Generic Name: Valproate Sodium (valproic-acid)
Valproate Sodium Reviews
For Epilepsy "2 x 500mg daily prescribed following brain surgery to prevent seizures. Caused incontinence and extreme symptoms of vascular dementia. Fortunately I survived to warn others"
"Caused gynecomastia (when men grow breasts) . What will be more expensive: the meds or the lawyer to correct the side effects?"
For Epilepsy "Has kept me seizure-free for 30 years, 500 mg twice daily. Slight concerns about the long-term effects on my liver."
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Depakene, Depacon, Stavzor
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Depakene, Depacon
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- Epilepsy
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