Will I Gain Weight On Depakote?
Will I Gain Weight On Depakote? Mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder include lithium (Lithobid), valproic acid (Depakene), divalproex sodium (Depakote), carbamazepine (Tegretol, Equetro, others) and lamotrigine (Lamictal). All of these medications are known to increase the risk of weight gain except lamotrigine. How does valproate cause weight gain? Alterations in energy intake or