How do members experience Depakote ER?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Bipolar disorder 106 51
Epilepsy 104 55
Migraine headaches 47 13
Bipolar I disorder 19 16
Bipolar manic episodes 16 7

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Weight gain 41
Hair loss 15
Drowsiness 10
Fatigue 7
Slowed thinking 7
Depressed mood 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 34
Moderate 46
Mild 48
None 48

Member evaluations

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evaluated on Mar 10, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for major depressive disorder: None
  • Side effects: Severe