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    Condition: Migraine Prevention
    10/14/2007 7:59:28 PM

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    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

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    Condition: Migraine Prevention
    9/28/2007 1:19:16 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    The medication has greatly lessened my migraines, but I lose alot of hair daily and I get agitated very easily!!!! I rather be bald and mad than be throwing up with a migrain.

    Condition: Migraine Prevention
    11/26/2007 10:53:32 PM

    Reviewer: A lot better, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Hope this helps someone..... In my case, I have inner ear disequilibrium which the neurologist thinks is the symptom of a form of migraine. Can't say all signs of disequilibrium disappeared forever, it seems to have decreased the frequency and severity tremendously. also, the only other medicine I take is Vytorin for cholestrol, so I am fairly positive on what I say above, what I mean the ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Migraine Prevention
    11/14/2007 1:12:32 AM

    Reviewer: Hope Darby, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I take a high-dosage of Depakote ER to prevent migraine headaches. With consistent use of this drug, my incapacitating migraines have dropped from 2-3 a week to perhaps one or two per month. For me, it's been a godsend, with absolutely NO bad side effects. It even helps my insomnia, as I take it at bedtime and it has a calming effect. I can't praise this medication enough!

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