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l take Depakote ER 500 MG two pills at bedtime. l been on it for at least a year or a year and a half and l went from a 150 lbs. to a 220 lbs. l am wondering if l get off this medication l would go back down to my normal size! l am on this medication for bipolor!

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Can Depakote ER cause weight gain

Apparently weight gain is a common side effect.

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Can Depakote ER cause weight gain

Yes it can, I took it for Seizures, but it can be taken for many things.
When I came off of it, I lost 40 pounds.