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How To Withdraw From Depakote?

I have tried to get off of 500 mg Depakote and couldn t do it because of withdrawal symptoms. Now I am back on the 500mg but am having bad anxiety. Will this finally go away. I have only been back on it for about 4 days. I am taking xanax to get through it.
Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Stopping Depakote suddenly can cause serious problems, including seizures that do not stop .
I suggest you to stop Depakote gradually,always with the consult of your doctor.

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How To Withdraw From Depakote?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Stopping Depakote suddenly can cause serious problems, including seizures that do not stop . I suggest you to stop Depakote gradually,always with the consult of your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.