Divalproex sodium
bipolar disorde
"I was finally diagnosed with bipolar disorder early this year after spending most of my life not knowing what was going on with me. I was prescribed Depakote at 750mg a day to start with. I'd never had any other medication so cannot compare it to anything else but without it I don't think I would be here now. I got that bad with my mood swings becoming so severe. Yes, I've put on a little weight but I'd rather that than go back to how I was. Yes at times I'm still hyper and then exhausted for a few days, still better than being erratic and bouncing off the walls for days/weeks on end. I know it wont work for everyone but I'm doing much better with it."