15 patient evaluations for Divalproex sodium with a side effects rating of Moderate

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Feb 4, 2010 (Started Dec 18, 2009)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar manic episodes)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 1000 mg Daily
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks

Nov 19, 2009 (Started Jan 06, 2000)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tremor(s), problems concentrating, drowsiness, slowed thinking)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
Side effects: problems concentrating, drowsiness, tremor(s), slowed thinking, memory problems

  • 0 helpful marks

Jan 3, 2009 (Started Sep 13, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tiredness, hair thinning)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
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Cost: < $25 monthly
Side effects: hair thinning, tiredness

Nov 28, 2008 (Started Sep 13, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for bipolar disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (tiredness, hair thinning)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 2000 mg Daily
Side effects: hair thinning, tiredness

  • 0 helpful marks

Sep 18, 2008 (Started Jul 05, 2008)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for epilepsy)
  • Side effects
    Moderate (weight gain, extreme sedation, elevated liver enzymes)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 250 mg Daily
Side effects: weight gain

  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 11, 2002 (Started Nov 18, 1999)

  • Effectiveness
    Major (for bipolar II disorder)
  • Side effects
    Moderate
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 250 mg Daily
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Cost: $50-99 monthly

  • 0 helpful marks
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