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Depakote 500 for migraines now experiencing blurry vision

Posted by bellavia @bellavia, Mar 7 11:28am

Hi my name is Bella and I’ve been on Depakote 500 mg extended release for about 7 years and now I’m experiencing severe blurry vision along with a pretty bad pain in the back of my head on the right side. I have read almost everything there is to read on this medication however I can not find anything on how to wean off of it because I do NOT want to take it anymore. I do not have a regular Doctor atm and can not get help with this issue so I’m hoping and praying that I can possibly get help here… thanks for your advice!

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Mar 8 9:32am

You need to see a doctor ASAP. Not likely you will get an appointment with a neurologist within 6 months, but find a primary doctor and just get checked.

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Lisa Lucier, Moderator | @lisalucier | Mar 10 10:09am

Hi, @bellavia. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you've connected with @mikaylar. Having blurry vision and head pain after taking valproate (Depakote) would be rough.

One resource I've found helpful in the past with questions related to a prescription medication is a pharmacist. Have you, by chance, spoken to a pharmacist at the pharmacy where you filled your prescription? If so, what did they suggest to you?

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mikaylar | @mikaylar | Mar 10 12:03pm
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@lisalucier

Hi, @bellavia. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you've connected with @mikaylar. Having blurry vision and head pain after taking valproate (Depakote) would be rough.

One resource I've found helpful in the past with questions related to a prescription medication is a pharmacist. Have you, by chance, spoken to a pharmacist at the pharmacy where you filled your prescription? If so, what did they suggest to you?

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Botox is supplied by my neurologist. My neuro eye doc and retina doc say it is okay but it is not their eyes getting injected close by with a toxin.

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bellavia | @bellavia | Mar 10 3:42pm
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@mikaylar

You need to see a doctor ASAP. Not likely you will get an appointment with a neurologist within 6 months, but find a primary doctor and just get checked.

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Thank you so much for your advice.

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bellavia | @bellavia | Mar 10 3:43pm
In reply to @lisalucier "Hi, @bellavia. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you've connected with @mikaylar. Having blurry vision..." + (show)
@lisalucier

Hi, @bellavia. Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad you've connected with @mikaylar. Having blurry vision and head pain after taking valproate (Depakote) would be rough.

One resource I've found helpful in the past with questions related to a prescription medication is a pharmacist. Have you, by chance, spoken to a pharmacist at the pharmacy where you filled your prescription? If so, what did they suggest to you?

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Thank you, Lisa. Yes, I have.

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bellavia | @bellavia | Mar 10 3:44pm
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@mikaylar

Botox is supplied by my neurologist. My neuro eye doc and retina doc say it is okay but it is not their eyes getting injected close by with a toxin.

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Yes, I have tried Botox and it works for about three months. Then migraines are back.

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