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Does depakote slow down your metaboliam a lot?
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No: But wt gain is reported and you may have the perception that metabolism is slowed down.
Answered 11/26/2012
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No: Depakote frequently causes sleepiness and appetite increase. The combination of the two often results in weight gain and a feeling of having little energy. This is the medication, not a change in metabolism.
Answered 5/4/2017
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