I was gaining so fast that I would be a balloon by now if I hadn't tried this even though I have always eaten a very balanced and healthy diet.Unfortunately for me, I have what is termed as a sweet tooth, I just love sweet stuff, now in saying that, a bar of chocolate would be in my cupboard for a week or more, sometimes I would fancy a few squares and that satisfies me enough, I wouldnt just sit and scoff the lot in one sitting.oh and I dont drink alcohol or fizzy drinks either. ... Another antidote, for Zyprexa and Depakote, is the acid-production blockers (H2-blockers), e.g. Try to avoid foods that constipated. Hello davevanpelt. But had another grand mal seizure in my sleep so had to go back on. As much as i try. Lived in a cloud.I was prescribed Depakote 500mg today as a mood stabilizer. They all have very extreme side effects. Evidence suggests that Depakote (divalproex sodium) can cause clinically relevant weight gain (7% increase in body weight from baseline) as a side effect. THE bigger issue for me was the hair loss everyday it was coming out on my brush and got really on my head I had to be taken off it even though it controlled my bipolar great. Days and days and days and med changes and waiting for them to work and more days and days and days... don't even want to take a shower, drag to work and try to keep a low profile... bad bad bad. it was only after i added topamax was i able to control my weight. As a study patient of Depakote I was told I was on the highest dose at that time, 28 years ago. Just wanted to add this to the above answers. I've been taking it for 20 years and found with increased appetite, I gained weight. I typically lose weight quickly, and can eat more than most due to a better motabolism, but not now. With topamax you do lose weight but sometimes if your doctor notices you are losing to much weight then he will take you off it. I have been on an extreme diet for three weeks and have lost a half a lb.

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In other words, does it make you eat more or does it contain some sort of chemical that adds pounds beyond my control? I could have managed the weight part most likely as I can't gain weight as I have prolapsed discs in lower spine and just gaining half stone makes the biggest difference in pain or I wouldve stayed on it as it's been hard to find something that helps the depressive side. I found that it isn't as hard to give up the sweets as I thought it would be and I did have a 'sweet tooth'. My weight ranged from 147 to 160s. Best to you; Hope this helps.Honestly, my findings here. I put soooooo much on my appearance and i feel that gaining weight has destroyed me even more. I have been on it before or something else were there is no risk? Also, hydration is very important.

I noticed when toxins build up in the gut I am more prone to migraines, using the bathroom alleviates them. Depakote can cause birth defects in unborn children. Reading all that stuff took me back to the horrendous nightmare times during med changes; I would rather 'eat worms' than go there ever again if I can help it. I've been on depakote since July and gained 25 pounds. I'm on the hearvier side which has a lot to do with my depression, anxiety, negative self-image, mood swings etc. So I can see how people may associate the Depakote with craving bu again it many cases it is because of the low levels that exist.I do not believe that exercise and diet help. Since it is only 20 pounds so far, maybe it is not to let. I kept adding pounds, bit by bit because I have always been careful and conscious of staying slender, until recently it hit me--- it is the Depakote. eating between meals, AND I have studied the South Beach diet pretty well over the years.

Hello davevanpelt. I have had migraines since age 11 . I started taking depakoten7 months ago for unexplained seizures. All my sports wear is streched to the core. I suggest if at all possible to space your dose out throughout the day. How can you lose weight while on depakote? http://urology.ucla.edu/As you guys know I love connecting and answering your health and wellness questions every week. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except.Hi, 95089, I took Valtrex 1xday to avoid a herpes outbreak and didn’t gain any weight at all.I finally stopped taking it in my plan of reducing the meds I was taking with the idea that I would take it in the event of an outbreak.Can I take the weight lost drug Phentermine with Valtrex medication? How long does it take to lose weight gained by depakote after stopping it? He has a BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College with honors (higher than 3.5 GPA) in 2004.Visit: http://www.weightloss-motivation.net/ Dr. Jason Fung’s Website: https://thefastingmethod.com/.Here are my top oils to support you with weight loss and management..This video describes the common and specific adverse effects of antiseizure medications.Description and Brand Names. I gained 10 lbs per year until I reached 150 lbs and flatlined there. Fortunately, I have OA (Overeaters Anonymous experience about meal plans and NOT 'grazing' i.e.

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