Depakote and Weight Gain WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Depakote and Weight Gain
One of the side effects of taking Depakote (divalproex) is weight gain.1 Approximately nine percent of Depakote users report gaining weight while taking the drug.1 Your doctor may recommend a different medication if your weight gain continues while taking Depakote.2
Fast Facts:
- Depakote is prescribed for the treatment of migraines, epilepsy, and bipolar disorder.2
- Lifestyle changes such as exercising and eating a healthy diet can help combat the weight gain caused by Depakote.2
- Weight gain was more commonly seen in those who used Depakote for seizures and migraine prevention.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 RxList: Depakote Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 eMedTV: Depakote and Weight Gain
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Nicole Kinsey
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
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- Last update: Sep. 18, 2009
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