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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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Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Specializes in Geriatrics

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.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 3/10/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depakote: Any other medications taken with depakote? Is it taken in am or pm? Dose?.

Answered 7/14/2012

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A member asked:

I'm taking depakote er for bipolar and have had horrible insomnia, palpitations and tremors. is this side effect or something else?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Pedro Hernandez answered

Dr Hadied agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

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