Hello all. I am new to this page and newly diagnosised with migraines. My neurologist has tried me on a couple of different medications with none working so far. <a href="/treatments/topamax">Topamax</a> made me lose weight and cymbalta makes me sick. Neurologist said next thing to try is Depakote. Was wondering if anyone has had any success on this medication. Thank you in advance.

<a href="/treatments/topamax">Topamax</a> works well with me as long as I take it before the headache substantially takes hold

Hi, I took it for about 5 years . I was on 1000 mgs per day. It worked great, unfortunately my liver didn't like it and I had to stop taking it. But it was great while it lasted. I take Gabapentin now, it works every bit as well withouth the side effect of the liver toxicity. Anyway if you go for the depakote, be sure to get routine blood monitoring done. Good luck

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Has Anyone Ever Been Prescribed Depakote For Migraines

Hello all. I am new to this page and newly diagnosised with migraines. My neurologist has tried me on a couple of different medications with none working so far. Topamax made me lose weight and cymbalta makes me sick. Neurologist said next thing to try is Depakote. Was wondering if anyone has had any success on this medication. Thank you in advance.

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Used it..useless..

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Topamax works well with me as long as I take it before the headache substantially takes hold

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No I never had any luck on it!

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Be careful with the depakote....I suffer from depression and anxiety so when I tried it, it sent me over the edge with horrible anxiety! I thought my stomach might just crawl out of my mouth! It was horrible!! Be careful.

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I have been on Depakote. It worked a little, but after gaining 55 lbs. I asked to be taken off of it.

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