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Divalproex sodium for Mania User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Depakote, Depakote ER, Depakote Sprinkles

Divalproex sodium has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 31 reviews for the treatment of Mania. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 13% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Divalproex sodium

  • Anonymous
  • September 25, 2009

Depakote (divalproex sodium) "It made my mania go away. I was less tense and more calm... but it seemed to increase my anxiety."

9 / 10
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  • Porch...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 24, 2015

Depakote (divalproex sodium) "Depakote is helping my anxiety and resulting alcohol abuse. It is not a "cure" for drinking heavily, it does make it much easier to maintain though."

7 / 10
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  • Ryun
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 9, 2020

Depakote (divalproex sodium) "I didn’t care for it. On one it just made me sleep. When it got moved up it just made me more manic."

3 / 10
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  • Lilra...
  • September 8, 2009

Depakote ER (divalproex sodium) "I have been taking Depakote ER for about 9 months. I have found it helpful for the mania. The bad side effect is that I gained about 30pounds."

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  • lzema...
  • July 24, 2008

Depakote Sprinkles (divalproex sodium) "I am very new at taking this drug for bipolar. I was on Lithium and stopped it due to the weight gain. So far, it's been 2 days and I already feel good."

9 / 10
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  • sockf...
  • May 13, 2015

"It's good for mood stabilization, but I want off, I want to switch. My doctors won't listen. The weight gain is terrible, and I'm exhausted all of the time. I feel hopeless and helpless."

5 / 10
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  • eg145
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 11, 2014

"Very fast onset to terminate mania"

10 / 10
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  • skywa...
  • February 22, 2009

"I have Bipolar-Mania for 2 years and have been using this drug for 1 year and it showed me realy positive effect. I am afraid liver damage due to this drug otherwise it is a very good drug."

7 / 10
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