- From Keppra to Trileptal 18th April 2007
... with time I get adjusted to it ....from Dilantin to Depakote to Trileptal to Trileptal/Keppra...give the meds some...
- Depression and Epilepsy meds 1st April 2007
... in the late fall thru before spring.
Epilim (or Depakote ; call it what you want people) never did that to me...
- Menstruation and seizures 1st April 2007
... know though. i have really irregular periods bc of depakote . so ill either get off depakote or take the pill i...
- Given the "Go Ahead" 27th March 2007
... to control my seizures. I was taking Tegretol and Depakote . During this time I didn't even have an aura of a...
- Need Advice.. 26th March 2007
... excess sleep and groggy during the day, it was TegXR, Depakote , and Dilantin. A combo I should NEVER have been on...
- My Mother 15th March 2007
... going on she went to the doctor and was put on meds. Depakote and some others. When she had all of her tests they...
... she does not have epilepsy...why did he start the Depakote ?? What kind of doctor did she see. She should go...
- Anxiety Partial seizure? 13th March 2007
... Myoclonic Epilepsy and I am 30 years old. I was on Depakote for a long time and took 1500mg's a day with no other...
... many med for the past 35 yrs. One of the worst was Depakote as far as side effects. He had surgery 3 yrs ago...
- first grand mal 40 year old 9th March 2007
... they weren't funny at the time. I had been taking depakote for about 8 months, and had been seizure free. I...
- Seizure Questions 28th February 2007
... of seizures i have. after the zonegran i was put on depakote . i really didnt want to go on this med bc of the side ... epileptologist in dallas. he has me on topamax and depakote , and he actually listens to what i want. i havent...
- sodium valparate problems 24th February 2007
... wasn't on it for that many years, but I understand. Depakote as the brand name drug is called in the US, added ... into the suit I had purchased. After getting off Depakote I dropped the weight gained, but not in proportion ... I think in my case the weight difference caused by Depakote was a minimal of 30 pounds (13.6 Kg).
It can also...
... ive havent been on depakote very long (6 monthes) but it has caused me to have ... balance out...but they dont. i just really dont like depakote and am trying to convince my parents to let me give...
- Seizures and Computer Games 2nd February 2007
... through different medications (Dilantin, Tegretol, Depakote , and now Lamictal+Keppra) for throughout the 4+ years...
- Topamax ? 14th December 2006
... weight. i am now on topamax again but take it with depakote . depakote makes you gain weight so they kinda cancel...
- recently been diagnosed 11th December 2006
... had almost died.
I am talking a ton of meds now. Depakote , tegretol, lamictal, and keppra. The dr is hoping...
- Low B12 and Topomax? 1st December 2006
... I have been through Zonegran, Topomax, & my first, Depakote .
I must warn you that Depakote came out with a warning ... label to pharmacy's in July of 2002 that Depakote can cause Pancreatitus!!! Mostly the onset is within ... ones too. I have been told by many a epi doc. that Depakote is the BEST one at controlling the partials. I had...
- depression and seizure meds 27th November 2006
... people, but was LOUSY for him. He had depression on depakote at age 9 as well, but our current epileptologist ignored...
- please advise me on my sons epilepsy 15th November 2006
... is the best way to describe it. Epilim, known as Depakote in the US, also causes weight gain and hair thinning...
... is the best way to describe it. Epilim, known as Depakote in the US, also causes weight gain and hair thinning...
- toolfan 9th November 2006
... the right med. & dose since i had to b removed from Depakote but at least the side-effects aren't life-threatening...
- Depokate 7th November 2006
... DOCTOR RIGHT AWAY!!! THERE IS A WARNING LABEL OUT ON DEPAKOTE (TRUST ME I KNOW - CUZ I WAS ON 1500 MG'S A DAY!)...
... You for answering this!! I am pretty sure it is the Depakote ! He was taking 500mg twice daily without problems...
... label now that was issued in July of 2002 regarding Depakote & the effect it may have on the Pancreas. If he doesn...
... My husband currently takes Depakote and has terrible problems with his stomach. It is...
- Pregnancy while on keppra 5th November 2006
... gran mal seizure at age 17 (I am now 32) I was on Depakote for several years and after 7 years of seizure control...
- problems sleeping? 31st October 2006
... feel better as the day goes on.
i take dilantin, depakote and keppra and just like all the meds they can cause...
- Lamictal and Birth Control 31st October 2006
... the ringer for the past 3 years or so. I was taking Depakote 1500mg's for 14 years and was very well controlled ... as my Endocronologist) hat if I don't stop taking Depakote I will Die. Shortly there after I found out that in ... warning label was put out by the manufacturer for Depakote to the Pharmacies that he drug can cause this terrible...
- oooh. dear.. question. 31st October 2006
... Myoclonic Epilepsy and am 30 yrs. old now. I was on Depakote for 14 yrs. with no problems until I developed Life...
- anti convulsants 29th October 2006
... did before.
I have never been on Topa and Epilim ( Depakote )
I'd be a bad person to ask about Lamictal. In...
- So, So, Frusterated 27th October 2006
... seizures a day. In the last two years we have tried depakote , topamax, keppra, & zonagran. NOTHING has worked...
- seizures and bipolar disorder? 22nd October 2006
... Lithium , Thorazine, Risperdal etc didnt work, but Depakote and once Klonopin did. I am currently taking Depakote...
... a split of fibers in the right temporal lobe, also Depakote works while Lithium didnt. I really would appreciate...
... a split of fibers in the right temporal lobe, also Depakote works while Lithium didnt. I really would appreciate...
- Keppra info 20th October 2006
... My neuro said I only have two other choices left: Depakote and Phenobarbitol. I find it hard to believe I only...
... days because of his mood. The doctor then put him on Depakote to treat the partials...that has been doing the job...
- new member...Hi 6th October 2006
... about 3 or 4 years. (before that...Dilantin and then Depakote ...) I am a little bit older than you...51...but it...
- seizure disorder 12 yr old boy 28th September 2006
... he was about 8 years old. They were controlled by Depakote and Diamox. At the age of 8 he was weaned off the...
- Which medication for 4 yr old? Topamax, Depakote, Keppra? 28th September 2006
... tend to dose heavially (it seems by the numbers) with Depakote .
Keppra doesn't cause drowsiness, however I can ... 't say for cognitive. It isn't as bad as Depakote , but there are those cases of "kepprage" that people...
... pounds about 7+ years ago. Lost it after comming off Depakote .
Topamax in my experience as an adult has supressed...
- Primidone? 16th September 2006
... also only to find out I'm allergic to it. Same with Depakote , Keppra, Topamax, Dilantin and a few others. So I...
- Hyponatremia (low sodium)A must read thread 9th September 2006
... this information. I dodn't know this. I was taking Depakote and switched due to the excessive weight gain I experienced ... week...after being seizure free for five years on Depakote . This is very interesting. Thank you for the help...
- Disaster with new med..... 9th September 2006
... seizures!!!!!! We are in the process of changing to Depakote ...tried Lamictal,Topamax,Zonegran!! NOTHING WORKS...
- Please Help Me - 1st Seizure In 20 Year Old Daughter Of Mother With M.s. 5th September 2006
... trying new medications. In the past, I have taken Depakote , which is notorious for excessive weight gain and...
- eating 2nd September 2006
... here's the meds that I'm on right now:
Depakote 500mg tablet EC ABB
Tegretol CR 400mg tablet SCIB...
- from Valproate to Keppra 2nd September 2006
... through this..my son is going off Keppra(NO CONTROL) to Depakote ...very slowly..he had a hard time with going on to...
- Depakote and Drinking/Natural Cures for Epilepsy 1st September 2006
... allowing a space between your last drink and your Depakote . Say an hour or two to try and avoid problems with...
- Changing From Tegretol To Epilim/depakote 19th August 2006
... I was on Depakote for a while, but had problems with tremors, and my...
- An unpleasant side effect...constipation 17th August 2006
... side effect of the other meds that I am on or not ( Depakote , Tegretol. and Lamictal ). My boyfriend makes fun...
- Coming off of meds 14th August 2006
... meds for about 6 monthes and now i just started on depakote . so i guess my transition didnt go that smoothly but...
- switching medications 24th July 2006
... disorder), and some others- 11 total.
I've been on Depakote , Lyrica, Dilantin, Carbatrol (no problems, just no...
- raised liver enzymes 21st July 2006
... am a 33 year old male 6' and 190lbs. I take 750mg Depakote and 64.8mg phenobarbitol a day. I have heard epilepsy ... can cause raised liver enzymes. Is this true with Depakote or Pheno? I have had epilepsy since I was 27. I ... on T.V.
Anyway, just wanted to vent and see if the Depakote /Pheno could cause slightly elevated liver enzymes ... of Dilantin years ago because of this and put me on Depakote /Pheno....
- Finally!!! 20th July 2006
... that it has helped him get rid of the weight that Depakote put on (a LOT) so in his case it has been beneficial...
- Keppra side effects 12th July 2006
... loopy med for me for some reason. I have also been on Depakote (sp?)--on which I could eat an entire pizza in one...
- Memory Loss? 8th July 2006
... take a deep breath because there are alot of them:
Depakote 500mg tablet EC ABB
Tegretol CR 400mg tablet SCIB...
- Lamictal side effects,Very interesting!! 5th July 2006
... Lamictal also. I take a nice assortment of meds with it Depakote , Tegretol, and Keppra. The Lamictal was the most...
- Should I ask to titrate up? Time sensitive! 4th July 2006
... adjusting, or if I need to go up on Topamax. I do NOT want Depakote . Neuro. has suggested this as med. number 4 to try...
- another question.... 2nd July 2006
... won't heal.
Here are the sez meds that I am on:
Depakote 500mg tablet EC ABB
Tegretol CR 400mg tablet SCIB...
- My boss & Co-Workers are..... 28th June 2006
... I am on Dilantin 400 mg now( from 300) and Depakote (new). I know and understand that memory loss is just...
- Sleeping problems? 27th June 2006
... here are the meds that I am on:
Depakote 500mg tablet EC ABB
Tegretol CR 400mg tablet SCIB...
- Could this be epilepsy? 27th June 2006
... Diary sounds a good idea. I have been on and off depakote for the panics. I even sometimes wonder if they started...
- topamax question 26th June 2006
... The other thing, I forgot to add, when comming off Depakote (Epilim) a person may shed the weight they gained ... medication depending where the drug put the weight. Depakote often causes weight GAIN as it did to me. I gained ... new line of pants/jeans and dress cloths thanks to Depakote . I had a suit I wore 2 times that was now worthless ... sport coat and slacks meanwhile.
So the removal from Depakote may have an effect as well if weight was gained when...
- Can't take Tegretol anymore 20th June 2006
... including Neurontin (tried to commint suicide on that) Depakote (lost my hair) Lamctil (allergic) Topamax (psycotic...
- Headaches after seizures...how long do they last for you? 14th June 2006
... and migraines. As long as I drink a TON of water.
Depakote is also good for headaches but I wouldn't take that...
- When does it finally work? 12th June 2006
... only diagnosed about 3-4 months ago. He's been on Depakote sprinkles all this time along with Keppra, Ferbatol ... , and lastly Zonisamide. He is currently taking Depakote and Zonisamide but he still has seziures (drop attacks ... again. Does anyone know anyone whose medication ( Depakote , Zonisamide) worked for a long period of time and...
- Anyone Taking Lamictal? 11th June 2006
... But I Wasn't. Feeling A Little Dizzy Too. I Was On Depakote , But He Changed It Again. Is This Drug Safe During...
... But I Wasn't. Feeling A Little Dizzy Too. I Was On Depakote , But He Changed It Again. Is This Drug Safe During...
- Docs Who Grrrr Me 8th June 2006
... medicines used for treatment : Lamictal, Keppra, Topamax, Depakote , and Zonegran, all of which i have taken. Keppra...
- Depakote Sprinkles 4th June 2006
... level on a med he's already off of??? What about a Depakote level?...
... :) A level on depakote . I am sorry my fingers are having trouble keeping...
- I'm scared 23rd May 2006
... for surgery to at least improve them. One med either Depakote or Tegratol or the combo of the two may have had some...
- I do not understand, so frustrated! 20th May 2006
... weight gain too... was on it for a few years with depakote . Once I came off it and put on a new med, everyone...
- Does Topamax cause hair loss? 20th May 2006
... a good amount stay in the brush, not in my head. Depakote did a similar thing with me.
--Travis...
- does anything work? 12th May 2006
... Kepra, Zonegran, and even though I've just started Depakote , I've already had multiple seizures. I've also tried...
- Keppra question 4th May 2006
... twin of his Dr up in Minneapolis.
He put me on Depakote , Teg and Dilantin at the same time. The combination...
... started him on tegretol. He has been through tegretol, depakote , and dilantin. Currently he is on zonegran, carbatrol...
... and your not sure why, but he also got that way with depakote and pheno. I think some of it was from having seizures...
- Tegretol XR - Unusual Side Effects 29th April 2006
... used for essential tremors. I did have tremors on Depakote , but don't have them normally. If my blood sugar is...
- teenage moodswings 28th April 2006
... this is similar to the problem I had.
I was on Depakote (Epilim), Tegretol Retard and Dilantin (phenytoin...
- How many more choices do I have? 24th April 2006
... like it. I think I've been on 9 meds in 30 years. Depakote worked great on seizure control but I gained 90 pounds ... That extra 90 pounds caused other health problems. Depakote also gave me tremors but I was still the best at Jenga...
... results from the VNS.
I also had bad tremors with Depakote , my liver enzymes went nuts with Dilantin, can't afford...
- my mother is having seizures PLEASE HELP!! 19th April 2006
... kind shake after she came to. the doctor put her on depakote among others. well then she would just passout at...
... Depakote takes about 4 days to level out (become a consistant...
- Treaments... 17th April 2006
... reduction of medications due to body mass reduction that Depakote added on years earlier.
(when you drop weight you...
- Keppra...Experienced Taker Needed 11th April 2006
... even me that im stable. I've went from Lamictal, to Depakote , and now I take 400 MG to Zonegran and 3000 MG of...
- neurologist won't help what do I do 8th April 2006
... took ME to call him when he tried putting me BACK ON Depakote Dilantin and Teg (the second time). I had to explain...
- hello 5th April 2006
... partial seizures.
I take epilim, which is in the depakote family.
Oh and I'm also schizophrenic so anyone who...
- can to much seizure meds cause a seizure? 4th April 2006
... epilepsy to become worse. I was on Phenobarb and Depakote . It took me a few years to figure out that I was...
- Going off Medication 29th March 2006
... you gave I'd guess the potentials would be Pheno, Depakote , Teg, and Dilantin. (been on all of 'em)
As for...
- Needing help for my mother's seizures 25th March 2006
... Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol (family of Tegretol), Depakote , Keppra, Neurontin, and Lamictal.
Others available...
- Could this be epilepsy? 23rd March 2006
... threw sun spots in the road. Then they put me on depakote , which made me gain a lot of weight (never ever let...
- Behaviour with Keppra? 17th March 2006
... Keppra for a little over a year now. He also takes Depakote . I have noticed some anger issues and such. He seems ... not sure if this is a result of the Keppra or the Depakote though. We just had another EEG on Thursday. It...
