Hi.
I am diagnosed schizoaffective, which is a combo of both bipolar& schizophrenia. I have been on depakote. However, they thought I was allergic to it, because I began having symptoms, and itching all over. So, I don't really know the side-effects. I can tell you that he should DEFINITELY not drink on depakote. I had ONE drink, when I was first put on it, I was SO drunk, and extremely ill from it. As far as OCD & Bipolar, I have known people with both illnesses before. So, I would definitely say that there is a good possibility that he could be suffering from both. Hoped this helped some.

Bri7