Depakote and Gastric Sleeve

[SAMorgan 13]

Hi everyone... I have had grand mal seizures since I was a teenager and have been on Depakote 250 mg, 5 times per day, since the late 90s.

Does anybody who has had the gastric sleeve have experience with taking Depakote for epilepsy?

I have not been to a neurologist in years because my seizures have been under control for 10 + years. My primary care doctor manages my medications and she is not sure if there is a liquid form that I would need to take or if the pill will still be okay after my sleeve is complete.

Any help is greatly appreciated!

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[JMOORE1981 4]

Hey Samorgan,

I have the same issue with severe seizures- except I take Depakote 500 ER 5 times a day. I have the same issue- they do not have a liquid form of the Extended Release and it can't be crushed again due to being Extended Release. My pill is HUGE/Blue- and was told I couldn't take it as it could get lodged/stuck etc.

I am in the same boat- Not sure what to do. My neurologist says I have to remain on it so it may stop my journey before I even get to the surgery date.

I hope and pray they find a solution for you and good luck with your surgery. I know how big a pain in the backside seizures can me.

Take care.

[Sleeved36 356]

RN not patient, but depakote comes in liquid and sprinkle caps.

The sprinkle caps are capsules that can be opened and put into applesauce/pudding to take.

I don't remember all of the doses available, but you should be able to find the right combo to add up to your dose.

Nothing about this process is easy. Keep asking questions here and of your surgical team. Your surgeon may have already dealt with this issue.

[SAMorgan 13]

RN not patient, but depakote comes in liquid and sprinkle caps.
The sprinkle caps are capsules that can be opened and put into applesauce/pudding to take.
I don't remember all of the doses available, but you should be able to find the right combo to add up to your dose.
Nothing about this process is easy. Keep asking questions here and of your surgical team. Your surgeon may have already dealt with this issue.

Thank you!!! I will call my primary care doctor on Monday and see what my options are. Thank you so much for your input. Sprinkles seem like they could be a good option

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[SAMorgan 13]

Hi everybody!

Sleeved on 6/7 and all went well. The Hospital gave me my regular Depakote tablet and things did not go well. So I am taking the liquid version and it works like a charm. I would highly recommend it to anybody who takes Depakote... The pill is hard to swallow

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[Frustr8 7,886]

I wonder how Depakote does for RnY bypasses? I take it for Migraines not seizures.😩💥

[Sleeved36 356]

Glad it all worked out for you.

Welcome to the losers bench!