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Brand Names:
Depakine, Depakote, Depakote ER, Epilim, Epival, Novo-Divalproex, Orfil, ratio-Valproic, Valproate
Generic Name: Valproic Acid
See also:
Sodium Valproate
What is Valproic Acid?
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures, mania in bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines. It is available under brand names Depacon®; Depakene®; Depakote®; Depakote® ER; Depakote® Sprinkle.
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Reasons Taken
154 patients in the community are taking or have taken Valproic Acid.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Treat my mood condition(s) | 72 | 46% |
| Other | 35 | 22% |
| Headache | 6 | 3% |
| Anxiety | 4 | 2% |
| Mood swings | 3 | 1% |
| bipolar disorder | 3 | 1% |
| General health | 2 | 1% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | <1% |
| Pain | 1 | <1% |
| Problems concentrating | 1 | <1% |
| epilepsy | 1 | <1% |
| Depression | 1 | <1% |
| Headaches/ Migraines | 1 | <1% |
| Trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux) | 1 | <1% |
| Emotional lability | 1 | <1% |
| Deadened emotions | 1 | <1% |
| disease-related symptoms | 1 | <1% |
| Persistent Migraine Aura without Infarction (Pain) | 1 | <1% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | <1% |
| Don't know | 1 | <1% |
| Slow my MS progress | 1 | <1% |
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Valproic Acid or how long patients were taking Valproic Acid before stopping.
Currently taking Valproic Acid
Stopped taking Valproic Acid
Patient Reported Evaluations
Results from 24 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
Efficacy (Effect based on reason taken)
| Major | 44% | 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 19% | 3 |
| Slight | 13% | 2 |
| None | 13% | 2 |
| Can't tell | 13% | 2 |
Treat my mood condition(s)
Side-effects (as an overall problem)
| Severe | 13% | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 38% | 9 |
| Mild | 33% | 8 |
| None | 17% | 4 |
Top reported side-effects include: Weight gain, Fatigue, Grogginess
Summary results are based on 24 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.
Individual Patient Reported Evaluations (2 of 24)
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- mountabora
- Depression: 0
- Emotional: 0
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Low
- 24 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
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by mountabora
Dec 20, 2002
- EfficacyCan't tell
- Side-effectsModerate
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks
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- searchinglikeme
- Depression: 1
- Emotional: 1
- Compulsion: 0
- Anxiety: 0
- Mania: 0
- Physical: 0
- External Stress: Moderate
- 39 F
- Function: High
- Distress: Low
- See profile
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by searchinglikeme
Mar 10, 2008
- EfficacyNone
- Side-effectsSevere
- Treat my mood condition(s)
- See full evaluation
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0 helpful marks