Generic Name: Valproic acid for Mania ()
Valproic acid for Mania Reviews
"Bipolar I, I never went manic except during extreme stress, impending death of a family member, when I was under so much stress that I could not remember if I had taken my medication. I have never been one to abandon medication because I 'missed' the high. The only other hospitalization was when a rural local 'doctor in a box' prescribed Prednisone, despite the fact it is contraindicated for Bipolar and that I listed that I was Bipolar on the intake sheet. That resulted in an 11-day hospitalization to get my medications straight. In 2005, changed to Valproic Acid. I did have a manic episode requiring hospitalization prior to my brother's death in 2007. Since then, I have had no problems, except low-level depression, which I call being 'flat.'"
Stavzor (valproic acid) "This medicine is expensive, but it works. My son started taking this 4 weeks ago. He has experienced no side effects, and it is working like magic on his mania."
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