Divalproex sodium
bipolar disorde
"This drug took me out of a downward spiraling mixed episode, for that I'm thankful.  However, being BiPolar II, the initial dosage of 1750 mg. which was never recommended to lower after its effectiveness had been reached, almost put me right back to where I was.  I wouldn't recommend this drug if you're on the depressive side of BiPolar, or for any length of time/dosage that the medication isn't even recommended to be used for.  I've since switched to Lamictal, will see how it goes."