Depakote (valproic acid)
Depakote is used to treat bipolar disorder and seizures, and prevent migraines.
A study of epilepsy patients found that 44% of women and 24% of men gained 11 pounds or more while taking Depakote for about a year. The drug affects proteins involved in appetite and metabolism, although it’s not clear why it appears to affect women more than men.
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