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Anyone taking Depakote....slow weight loss

excalibur119
excalibur119 Posts: 30
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hey!

Anyone taking Depakote and have any tips on weight loss. I've lost 10 pounds put it's SLOW....never consistent. Some weeks down other weeks back to the week before. Should I be watch carbs closer...right now I stay withing MFP picks for me.
Going off the med is not an option...

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  • acstansell
    acstansell Posts: 567 Member
    My husband takes Depakote - at some doses, his appetite is crazy, at others, he has medically induced anorexia. It's a crap shoot.

    Depakote is known and documented to cause weight gain. It's something to keep in mind. If you're find yourself needing a snack, find something small and healthy - a string cheese, container of applesauce, or handful of nuts.

    I don't know if it's any one thing that will affect the Depakote's influence on your weight. You may have to play with cutting carbs but upping protein.

    Something to also be careful of - if you lose weight and you're taking this med for certain ailments, you may have to get your dosage tweaked to avoid high ammonia levels and your liver working too hard to metabolize the drug.
  • excalibur119
    excalibur119 Posts: 30
    Thank you!
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