What is Valproate Sodium?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Valproate SodiumBrand:
Sodium valproate or valproate sodium is the sodium salt of valproic acid and is an anticonvulsant used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder, as well as other psychiatric conditions requiring the administration of a mood stabilizer.
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How do members experience Valproate Sodium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bipolar disorder | 348 | 91 | |
| Epilepsy | 106 | 64 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 80 | 3 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 67 | 6 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 26 | 26 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 28 | |
| Drowsiness | 9 | |
| Hair loss | 9 | |
| Fatigue | 8 | |
| Nausea | 6 | |
| Problems concentrating | 6 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 29 | |
| Moderate | 53 | |
| Mild | 41 | |
| None | 80 |
Member evaluations
eabournemouth
evaluated on Jun 28, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
1978kellyanne
evaluated on Jul 21, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar II disorder: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Timas
evaluated on Jul 21, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar disorder: Major
- Side effects: None
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