Do you always gain weight on depakote?

Answer 1

Less calorie-rich food and more exercise should see you losing weight whether you're on Depakote or not. The warnings for Depakote states that keeping hydrated will be a bit more important when working out than if you weren't on the medicine. Apparently it might also affect your reaction time, so you might want to avoid team sports and ball games. Can't see any objections against jogging, swimming, aerobics classes etc though.

But for a better quality answer - ask the Doctor Who precribed the Depakote if there is anything special you should consider.

Answer 2

honestly, i don't think you can.

i was on it and i wasn't able to eat.

if i did, i vomited. but somehow i

went from 125 to 150 in just under two months.

oddly, only a few days after using it

my weight dropped back again and i was

able to eat all the stuff i used to eat.

strange, ay?

I was on Depakote from age 6-13 and I gained weight throughout that entire process. Once I was taken off Depakote I was able to loose some of the weight though puberty didn't help me at all in that area. It wasn't until I was 17 and taking Topamax that I really started to loose the weight but then went from 165lbs to 125lbs in 2 weeks and was stick skinny and losing my hair I had to be on prenatal vitamins to increase my lack of vitamins from the topamax. I wouldn't necessarily suggest topamax for losing weight while trying to control seizures. I have found Keppra to be the best choice but your side effects may be different with Topamax.

Answer 3

You don't need to take anything to lose weight, that can be done simply by NOT taking things instead. Eat less and healthier.

Answer 4

Although it is a very common side effect, not every patient will gain weight while taking Depakote.