A 29-year-old female asked:
how to lose 15lbs caused by depakote while still on it? diet, exercise, topamax (topiramate) and metformin did not work.
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Dr. Rifat Naghmi answered
46 years experience Internal Medicine
DEpakote and weight : You may have to restrict your calorie intake further.
Answered on Dec 24, 2012
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