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After 20+ yrs (simple-partial) seizure free, going off depakote (250mg, 4x/day), drop. 250 every 2 wks. at 500 mg, feeling anxious.withdrawal symptom?

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Dr. Catherine Willner answered

Depakote taper: Depakote is used in psychiatry for anxiety and anxious depression. In patients seizure free who I have tapered slowly off depakote, many have experienced the symptoms you are describing, but you should check with the practitioner monitoring your taper.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

After 20+ yrs (simple-partial) seizure free, going off depakote (250mg, 4x/day), drop. 250 every 2 wks. at 500 mg, feeling anxious.withdrawal symptom?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Catherine Willner answered

Dr Ali agreed

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