Hi! About two weeks ago my doctor prescribed me 500mg of sodium valproate alongside my regular dose of 40mg of fluoxetine (prozac). 

I don't have bipolar as far as I know so I'm not really the typical patient that gets prescribed sodium valproate. 

It hasn't done anything for my mood. If anything, my quality/enjoyment of life hasn't improved at all. All that's changed is I feel confused and space out sometimes. 

I'm also worried about a lot of the side effects of the medication and see people online complain about it. 

I spoke to a second doctor who reassured me to keep taking it, but something about this medicine doesn't feel right. 

If anyone wants to share  advice or personal experiences of this medication, I'd greatly appreciate it.