Depakote and Water retention

This is a study of Water retention (Fluid Retention) among people who take Depakote. The study analyzes: the time on Depakote when people have Water retention, gender and age of these people, the severity of Water retention, how they recovered, and common conditions and drugs used besides Depakote. In total 27,713 Depakote users are studied. The study is created by eHealthMe based on reports from FDA and is updated regularly.

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Depakote

Depakote has active ingredients of divalproex sodium. It is used in bipolar disorder, bipolar i disorder, epilepsy, mood swings, seizures. Commonly reported side effects of Depakote include weight increased, convulsion, fatigue, diabetes, nausea.

Water retention

Water retention has been reported by people with high blood pressure, primary pulmonary hypertension, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, multiple sclerosis.

On May, 16, 2013: 27,713 people reported to have side effects when taking Depakote. Among them, 31 people (0.11%) have Water Retention.

Time on Depakote when people have Water retention * :

Gender of people who have Water retention when taking Depakote * :

Age of people who have Water retention when taking Depakote * :

Severity of Water retention when taking Depakote ** :

How people recovered from Water retention ** :

Top conditions involved for these people * :

1. Bipolar disorder (5 people, 16.13%)
2. Bipolar i disorder (3 people, 9.68%)
3. Diabetes mellitus (3 people, 9.68%)
4. Sleep disorder (2 people, 6.45%)
5. Depression (2 people, 6.45%)

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Top co-used drugs for these people * :

1. Depakote er (8 people, 25.81%)
2. Neurontin (4 people, 12.90%)
3. Celexa (4 people, 12.90%)
4. Zyprexa (4 people, 12.90%)
5. Lipitor (4 people, 12.90%)

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* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

** Reports from social media are used.

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On eHealthMe, Depakote (divalproex sodium) is often used for bipolar disorder. Find out below the conditions Depakote is used for, how effective it is, and any alternative drugs that you can use to treat those same conditions.

What is Depakote used for and how effective is it:

• Depakote is used in:
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Bipolar i disorder
  • Epilepsy
  • Mood swings
  • Seizures

Other drugs that are used to treat the same conditions:

• Depakote alternatives:
  • Bipolar disorder (75 drugs)
  • Bipolar i disorder (59 drugs)
  • Epilepsy (45 drugs)
  • Mood swings (42 drugs)
  • Seizures (40 drugs)

Could it be a symptom from a condition:

• Water Retention in Bipolar Disorder (42 reports)
• Water Retention in Bipolar I Disorder (11 reports)
• Water Retention in Epilepsy (16 reports)
• Water Retention in Mood Swings (7 reports)
• Water Retention in Seizures

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Drugs in real world that are associated with:

• Water Retention (Fluid Retention)

Comments from related studies:

• From this study (1 week ago):

After taking Depakote for several years the side effects seemed to take over my life. I was then diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and have a lot of pain, confusion, and fatique. I fear that the drug did something to my body's chemistry.

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• From this study (1 week ago):

On depakote ER for 3 months for CPS onset incident to mild TBI from close proximity high ordinance detonation (combat). Closed head concussion, secondary blast effect while in armored vehicle. Depakote caused negative behavioral swings, at worst resulting in mild rage response and high frustration.

Immediately upon initiation of transition to Vimpat notices improved behavioral results, lowered frustration. During transition increased perception difficulties, including perception lapses - looking for things right in front of me. Just finished transition, going to Vimpat only now.

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• From this study (2 weeks ago):

Several Amoeba shaped, multi colored (shades of red, yellow, and pink), rashes appearing on all four extremities. Effects Extremities only. I.E. hands, forearms, bicep, thigh, lower legs.

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• From this study (3 weeks ago):

I am suffering extreme fatigue.

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Snood on May, 1, 2013:

If you are a male and experiencing fatigue on Suboxone, then have your testosterone levels check-both free and bound testosterone

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