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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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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.
Answered 9/28/2016
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