I took depakote for bipolar 2. The only side effect I had was a weight gain of about ten pounds. It worked well for me, and brought down my anxiety considerably.

Have you talked to your doctor about your concerns? They usually are pretty sensitive to our fears. It is possible that your doc has prescribed depakote for a particular reason, such as a constellation of symptoms you are exhibiting.

Good luck in your quest for health.

-apislily