Overview:
Depakote, Valproic Acid and Divalproex Sodium, is given to children for mania and bipolar disorder as young as the age of 2 years old. It is also prescribed for epilepsy and migraine headaches in adults.
People who take this drug can experience a variety of side effects, which may or may not need immediate medical attention. Especially dangerous side effects include vomiting, loss of appetite, fever, or dark urine. These suggest a possibility of liver damage. Some other serious side effects are unusual bleeding (especially in the urine), hallucinations, and extreme drowsiness.
