Harm Reduction Has anyone ever lost weight on Depakote?

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I've been on it for 6 months and gained 30 lbs and can't lose any weight.

 

[R(x)AGE]

I also take this drug. I have been taking it for about 4-5 months and I have also gained about that and I exercise (30-60 min hike) every day. it is also about the food you eat and since you have to take it with food and you have to take it at night you end up eating at night which may explain some. There must be a real explanation though!

 

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How do you plan on losing the weight? You don't seem to bothered by it. Were you real thin to begin with?

 

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Is this a good drug or do you just gain weight?

 

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Has anyone known or ever been able to jump off depakote? My brother said once you get on depakote you can't ever get off it.

 

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Has anyone lost weight on it?

 

[PurpleKush1]

I've been on it for 6 months and gained 30 lbs and can't lose any weight.

I feel for you. I was given this and other anti psychotic meds not too long ago,k and i ditched the Depakote after a week. Shit made me a zombie, all i did was binge eat and play jack and dexter on ps3. Id steer clear of that shit