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Valproic acid for Seizure Prevention User Reviews

Brand names: Valproate Sodium

Valproic acid has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Seizure Prevention. 60% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 40% reported a negative experience.

Valproic acid rating summary

5.8/10 average rating

5 ratings from 5 user reviews.

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  • Ludvic
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 7, 2019

"My 13 year old has been on this medicine for seizure prevention after he reached 2 seizures a week; It's been 2 years since we started, and it's been great! Almost seizure free; He only had 1 seizure after watching the incredible 2 movie- I didn't know that the movie warned to be seizure prone. Aside from that episode, it's been great. Note that it also stabilized his mood- no more uncontrollable tantrums( he is also autistic)."

10 / 10
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  • LeiGirl
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • September 23, 2015

Depakene (valproic acid) "I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy. The side effects are so severe that they outweigh any benefit regarding seizure control. After 2 years on this medication, I was a walking zombie."

1 / 10
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  • Rx2009
  • October 27, 2009

Depakene (valproic acid) "The side effects of this drug were so harsh I didn't stick around for its alleged benefits, i.e. seizure prevention. "

1 / 10
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  • Seizu...
  • October 24, 2008

"I have been on Depakote ER for 6 years now and although it has not controlled my seizures it has definitly decreased them."

8 / 10
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  • Hyper
  • April 8, 2023

"I had 2 seizures whilst being on an antipsychotic. My doctor prescribed me this and I haven’t had a seizure in years. I’ll give it a 9 though as I get shakes or tremors occasionally."

9 / 10
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