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On average, do people tend to gain more weight on gabapentin or divalproex sodium?
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Neurontin/Depakote: From my experience, more so with Depakote & more so in females.
Answered 6/25/2014
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No but see your PCP.: Both medications have been known to cause weight gain , one not more than the other. However, there are other factors that can also make you gain weight, the use of other medications, poor eating habits, lack of exercis.
Answered 2/10/2017
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