What is Divalproex sodium?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Divalproex sodiumBrand:
Divalproex sodium is chemically compounded from sodium valproate and valproic acid in a 1:1 ratio. It is a delayed release, enteric coated tablet used for seizures, mania associated with bipolar disorder and prevention of migraines.
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How do members experience Divalproex sodium?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 2,171 | 277 | |
| Bipolar disorder | 1,943 | 251 | |
| Bipolar I disorder | 360 | 39 | |
| Bipolar II disorder | 332 | 41 | |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 277 | 24 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Weight gain | 154 | |
| Hair loss | 49 | |
| Fatigue | 42 | |
| Drowsiness | 26 | |
| Tremor in hands | 24 | |
| Nausea | 20 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 188 | |
| Moderate | 209 | |
| Mild | 199 | |
| None | 202 |
Member evaluations
Rebelor
evaluated on Sep 18, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: None
- Side effects: Moderate
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Invisible Me
evaluated on Aug 20, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
cmawally
evaluated on Aug 02, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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