Who else takes Depakote for Bipolar Disorder ?

I have been on both Depakote and Lamictal. I like Depakote better though there are more side effects.

I've taken both Depakote and Lamictal. Both I think do nothing for me. I still take Lamictal because my doctor wants me on something like that.

Honestly, I think I don't cycle enough for these two medications to affect me strongly. It's pretty rare for me to be in a manic -psychosis state (about 6 days in 5 years). I mean, when it's bad then it is hospitalization bad, but usually, I was just depressed most of the time.

I don't really experience side effects from Depakote or Lamictal.

(I have also taken Geodon and Abilify with good results and Lexapro with no results.)

many people do
its not just those who have bipolar disorder who takes depakote.
depakote is also indicated to those who have uncontrollable migraine, and those with absence or partial seizure...
I have been on Depakote ER since 2001 for Bi-polar and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I've been on Depakote since last September. The only side effects I ever had were frequent bowel movements for the first 2 weeks. It's working wonders for me.