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Reviewer: nikki3669, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I am happy with how stable my emotions are but I have gained over 50 pounds and 12 dress sizes in less than 10 months (on the meds for 12 mos.). I still eat right and exercise, but nothing works....any suggestions?
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Reviewer: mlisc, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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after increasing dosage to better level started to feel less confusing(Bi-Polar)
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Reviewer: ellie210, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have distorted vision and blurred vision in both eyes. Have been taking Depakote (Valproic Acid) for 10 years. Does anyone have any eye problems taking this drug?
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Reviewer: M'Lis, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Seems to have aleviated the confused feeling
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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NOT SURE HAVEN'T TAKEN IT LONG ENOUGH FIRST TIME ON THIS MEDS.
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