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A member asked:
I am on a low dose of depakote and i know it can effect weight, but can it effect energy?
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Unlikely: A small dose of Depakote is unlikely to do that for seizure consult your md but the only sure way to find out to stop for a short while and see the effect if you are taking it.
Answered 6/25/2014
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