"i have been on depakote for 10 years. i can tell that it does calm me down. as most people are saying in this forum it does make me very tired. the symptoms that i have had for 10 years are extra sweating, (it seems to be coming from my scalp and down my face). weight gain that i can&#039;t seem to lose, and i&#039;m wondering if anyone else has a ringing or drumming in one or both ears. i&#039;ve been to many doctors just about my ear but they can&#039;t find anything wrong. "