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What can you do about the weight gain on Depakote?
Exercise
Is depakote more prone to gain weight than depakote ER?
no, they are the same drug just different release profile.
Can Depakote cause weight gain?
In the two years since I began taking Tegretol, I have gained nearly two stone; but I am also on HRT, which I believe can also make one prone to weight-gain. So I think with me it is a combination.
Does depakote cause more weight gain?
Yes... it's supposed to. But in my son's case he never did.
Are there other antiseizure medications that will not cause weight gain like depakote?
Yes, many but ask your doctor.
My doctor wants to try me on Depakote for mood stabalization....Anyone lost weight on depakote As one of the side effects anorexia or wt loss is common But I here lots of folks mention gaining?
Tell the doctor immediately if you experience weight gain. I had this happen to me with Seroquel.
How can a 13 year old girl gain weight quick?
yes
23 year old son gained 80 pounds on bipolar meds. He has shed 30 pounds but is on depakote Cymbalta and now... abilify. Hunger is coming back. Can't he just take depakote and Cymbalta?
It's the depakote that causes weight gain! Have your doctor find something else to replace it.
What is worse weight gain on depakote dr or seroquel?
Seroquel is definitely the weight gainer. I've been on and off Depakote before with very little weight fluctuation, however with Seroquel I had not only a huge appetite that forced me to eat more, but I put on 20lbs in 2 weeks! I was really not into Seroquel at first, but it really did help with my mania.
How can you gain mussle quick?
With a little intelligent bodybuilding training, you can build muscle mass and gain weight fast.
Ive never been able to gain even a pound and i eat like a horse Does Depakote only make you gain weight cause it increase your appetite or because of the chemicals in it?
Depakote will make you gain weight. watch out for your white cell count in your blood ,and damage to the liver. Over all I have been on Depakote for ten years and have gained 40 pounds after having brain surgery. I want to get off of it, but tried other medications, and they sucked.I get burning in my stomach and wish there was a way to diet , for everytime you take the pill it makes your stomach burn.
Diet that promises easy and quick weight loss?
Forget it! You'll gain the weight back quicker than you put it on!
