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Depakote CP

Divalproex Sodium

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Effectiveness 5.4 / 10
Negative Side Effects 5.8 / 10
Positive Effects 5.4 / 10
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1 What condition do you use Depakote CP  to treat / prevent?
 
Why do you take this medication? Select the best match for your condition. If your condition is not listed, select "Other" and type it in.
2How has Depakote CP affected your condition?
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Click on the bar to rate effectiveness
You can rate the effectiveness of this treatment on a scale of -10 to +10. Negative ratings mean your condition has worsened and positive ratings mean your condition has improved. No change means you have not noticed a change.
3 What do you like best about Depakote CP?
Type in what you appreciate or value most about your medication. Click "Add More" to include additional aspects.
4 What do you like least about Depakote CP?
Type in what you dislike most about taking this medication. Click "Add More" to include additional aspects. You can rate side effects in Question 6.
5 Since taking Depakote CP, have you noticed any changes in the following areas of health and well-being?
This section helps determine how your treatment affects all aspects of your health, including those not directly correlated to your medication. "No change" means you haven't noticed any effect in these areas. If you've experienced changes in your health that are not listed, type them into the "Other Changes" text box, and rate them. Please note that you will be rating side effects and one-time episodes below.
Physical
Much Worse Worse No Change Better Much Better
Coordination/Motor Skills
Appetite
Breathing
Balance/Equilibrium
Digestion
Skin Complexion
Eyesight
Blood Pressure
Mental / Emotional
Much Worse Worse No Change Better Much Better
Emotional Well-being
Patience
Confidence
Mental Clarity
Stress Level
Memory
Other
Much Worse Worse No Change Better Much Better
Quality of Sleep
Energy Level
Sexual Health
Sensitivity to Pain
Other Changes:
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If your experience isn't listed, enter it into the 'Other Changes' box and record it. If you have more than one additional experience to record, click 'Add More'. You can add as many as you like.
6 Since taking Depakote CP, have you experienced any of these commonly reported side effects?
None Mild Moderate Strong Severe
Abdominal Cramping
Allergic Reaction
Anemia
Blurred Vision
Coordination / Balance Problems
Depression
Effect on:
None Mild Moderate Strong   Severe
Concentration / Focus Problems
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Fatigue
Headache
Nausea
       
7Have you experienced any of these less commonly reported side effects?
None Mild Moderate Strong Severe
Mood Swings
Apathy / Indifference
Energy Loss
Hair Growth
Sore / Swollen Gums
Impaired Thinking / Judgment
Effect on:
None Mild Moderate Strong   Severe
Lethargy
Osteoporosis / Loss of Bone Mass
Infection
Liver Failure
Skin Rash
Fever
Effect on:
None Mild Moderate Strong   Severe
Aplastic Anemia
Bleeding
Blistering
Decrease in Platelet Count
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count
Sores
Effect on:
None Mild Moderate Strong   Severe
Thinning / Loss of Hair
Liver Damage
Mouth Sores
Pancreas Problems
Other Side Effects:
Add More        
If your side effect isn't listed, enter it into the 'Other Side Effects' box and record it. If you've experienced more than one additional side effect, click 'Add More'. You can add as many as you like.
8 Since taking Depakote CP, have you experienced any of the following episodes?






Other
If you've experienced any of these episodes since taking your medication, record them, even if you’re not sure that they are related to the drug. If you’ve experienced an episode that isn’t listed, type it into the 'Other' box.
9 How satisfied are you with Depakote CP?
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10What is your dosage?
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11How long have you been taking Depakote CP? / How regularly?
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