"after two valiant attempts to get past the adverse effects, i&#039;m finished with depakote. the first attempt lasted a week; as it can exaggerate the effects of other meds, i became so drowsy i couldn&#039;t drive. for the second attempt, it wasn&#039;t combined with any other medication and lasted 3 weeks. i felt continually agitated and anxious, began to quickly gain weight, had terrible gas and was going to the bathroom 4-5 times a day. additionally, my hair began to fall out so quickly, even my husband noticed (and he&#039;s not very observant!). the most disturbing symptom was the frequent presence of pronounced, irregular heart beats and at least one near-syncopal episode. all this in just 21 days-
 thanks but no thanks!"