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What can i do about weight gain because of depakote?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Eat better: You can overcome weight gain due to Depakote by being more disciplined. Check out the zone diet at www.Zonediet.Com and follow it closely. And, exercise daily!
Answered 9/28/2016
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Lifestylemodificatio: Exercise and diet. If the weight gain is to controlled with that then you need to discuss with your prescriber about what would be the best curse of action like changing meds.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depakote: Assuming Depakote was helping, some things to discuss with your doctor are use of topamax (topiramate) or metformin, also healthy habits & exercise & diet.
Answered 6/25/2014
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Does weight gain with Depakote stop after a month or two or does it go on forever and you become obese?
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Depakote in the past was the only medication that worked for my depression. I had to stop from extreme rapid weight gain. Why did it work so well?
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