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I've Been Having Awful Hand Tremors With Depakote. I Also Have Noticed Some Depression And Mood Changes. Have Others Experienced This?
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have been having severe hand tremors since they upped my Depakote. My depression seems to have increased as well. I don't know if that's just regular depression or issues I'm dealing with. I don't know what's going on. I'm dropping glasses, and now, I'm having trouble typing. I think the Depakote is affecting me. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks.

posted August 2, 2016
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yeah, I noticed myself grabbing onto the wall to balance. Thanks.

posted August 4, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Can't recall if Depakote did that, but other drugs for sure did. If I can tolerate the tremor and do not have other side effects I will just deal with it. If the drug is causing other issues I would consult the doctor.

posted August 3, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I took Depakote for less than a month and the dr took me off of of it. They made me have more of the following: more seizures, depression, and and always was sleepy.

posted August 2, 2016
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member,
I took depakote in the hospital but I couldn't take it. I was in a coma for 1week.
Sandra

posted August 2, 2016

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