How effective is Depakote er for Depression?

This is a real world study of how effective Depakote er (divalproex sodium) is for Depression. The study is created by eHealthMe based on 9 reports from user community.

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What is Depakote er

Depakote er has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is used in bipolar disorder, epilepsy, bipolar i disorder, seizures, mood swings. Common side effects of Depakote er include convulsion, type 2 diabetes, weight increased, tremor, drowsiness.

On Jun, 20, 2013: 9 people are studied for taking Depakote er in Depression

Depakote er effectiveness for Depression (number of people):

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Who find Depakote er more effective for Depression?

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

See which drug is more effective in real world to treat:

• Depression (144 drugs) (updated 3 days ago)

Latest outcomes in real world:

• Depakote Er reported by 3,363 people (updated 2 weeks ago)

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