Blood work with depakote? - Bipolar Disorder Message Board

cram315 · 08-05-2007, 04:08 PM

Why do you need blood work when taking depakote?
How often?

What happens if the depakote is off per the blood work?

Thanks, my son is taking it, has been on it a month.

Jenn4508 · 08-05-2007, 06:24 PM

I take depakote and they are supposed to check the blood levels every six weeks. My doc is so good I have to remind him.

If the blood work is off per unit then they will make a change in the amount your son is taking.

Hope this helps.

Lulu70 · 08-06-2007, 11:54 PM

the only time my pdoc did blood work on me was when i was in the hospital, and then they claimed i hadnt been taking it, which how could i not the practically cram it down your throat. ive been on it for 7 yrs.
any body know where the level should be around? or should i not be concerned?