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I'm taking depakote er for bipolar and have had horrible insomnia, palpitations and tremors. is this side effect or something else?
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Yes: Yes, those has been among possible side effects of Depakote er. Discuss it with the person who prescribed it to see if they want to change to other mood stabilizer unless you are getting to tolerate it.
Answered 3/10/2015
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Depakote: Any other medications taken with depakote? Is it taken in am or pm? Dose?.
Answered 7/14/2012
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