@sgboster123
I only take vit D and B complex.
Depakote most likely will lower your vit D level. I’d recommend a vit D test and depending on your dose and how long you’ve taken it you may need to supplement it.
Depakote causes your liver to take out more vit D than is needed. I have to take 3,000 IU to maintain my level.
Personally, I doubt Depakote will effect you B vitamins but that’s a question you should ask your Neurologist.
I knew a man in Canada who controlled his seizures completely with B vitamins.
All seizure medications can cause or make depression and anxiety worse. But I hope you can overcome these problems. Although you may not be affected, anxiety has been known to increase seizures.
Oh, are you still having seizures or are they controlled? After 45 years my seizures stopped and I credit that with the fact that I switched from immediate release medication to extended release. Depakote comes in an extended release formulation. You may want to discuss it with your neurologist.
Of course they good quality whole food. Diet is always a good thing. I tried to eat a good diet, although I always have candy around just begging to be eaten so I accommodate.
One last thing and I’ll shut up
Again, you may not be affected by this, but a study from Stanford University showed that when pharmacist fill seizure medication from different manufacturers it can increase breakthrough seizures. Since the brain is very sensitive, my opinion is extended release medications are better.
Take care,
Jake