What is Valproic Acid?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Valproic AcidBrand:
Valproic acid is an anticonvulsant used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat mania in bipolar disorder, and to prevent migraines.
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How do members experience Valproic Acid?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 31 | 18 | |
| Bipolar manic episodes | 22 | 19 | |
| Migraine headaches | 10 | 5 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 5 | 1 | |
| Bipolar depressive episodes | 4 | 10 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 8 | |
| Fatigue | 3 | |
| Depressed mood | 2 | |
| Drowsiness | 2 | |
| Heartburn | 2 | |
| Lethargy | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 10 | |
| Moderate | 15 | |
| Mild | 18 | |
| None | 23 |
Member evaluations
scorpio1975
evaluated on Jan 23, 2017
- Perceived effectiveness for migraine headaches: Moderate
- Side effects: None
jcd
evaluated on Jul 01, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for Increase effect of another treatment: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
crine312
evaluated on Sep 10, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for bipolar manic episodes: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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