Depakote

I have had migraines for over 37 years. I have tried every preventive and abortive medications throughout the years known to man. Most of them had really bad side effects while others had no effect at all in preventing my migraines. My Neurologist decided to try me on Depakote about 9 months ago. I started slow with 500mg per day. Now I am taking 625mg per day. It has helped a lot with less migraines a month. But the last few months my hair started falling out by the handfuls and my legs have had some pain in them. I have an appointment with my doctor next week so I will see what he has to say. I don't want to go bald but this medication does help.

I took this for several years. Not sure it helped at all. I have Tinnitus now

This medication almost killed me. I had involuntary body ticks that were horrible. I barley could walk and talk. I also had a speech impermanent. Couldn't communicate with anyone for almost 6mo. Dont take this

I found Depakote did not help me. After an increase in the dose, I started to experience horrible palpitations that stopped, when I my doctor had me stop the drug.

On depokote for 20+ years.. low blood platelets

Had to be weaned off-effected my liver enzymes levels. They increased.

On for 18 years, low to no side effects and effective - for me.

For me it seemed to cause drowsiness to where it was very difficult to wake up in the mornings. I have gained at least 60 lbs in the 7 years I've been taking it. Caused a tremor. And if you miss a dose or 2 the bipolar side effects are going to strike hard after a couple of weeks. Would not recommend for someone in my circumstances.