Why was I prescribed with Depakin for depression?
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have depression for the last 4 years. I just want to know what Depakin are because my old psychiatrist gave me that medicine and I did not use it. It is about 5 months now but I do not feel good these days. I just feel depressed.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Depakin (Sodium Valproate) is used as a mood stabilizer medication and is effective in treating people with mood disorders including depression, bipolar affective disorder, etc. It is also used in other conditions like seizure disorder, migraine, etc.
If you are having ongoing depressive symptoms, kindly review with your psychiatrist for assessing the nature and severity of symptoms following which your medication can be optimized. Also psychological therapy can be helpful.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
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