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November 13, 2026

Depakote ER 500 on (1000 mg a day)

Depakote — 1000mg ER — 10 years or more — actively tapering | without clinician

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Catina1d ago

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Hi @DFun, welcome to Taper Community! How has your taper been going so far? How are you feeling as far as symptoms? https://taper.community/drugs/depakote https://taper.community/resources/blog/valproate-depakote-tapering-guide If you go to the Tapering Protocols, Symptoms & Self-Care, and I Need Support sections of the forum and click on the Guides tab, you'll find lots of helpful advice and tips. The Resources section also has lots of helpful information. We look forward to supporting you on your tapering and healing journey! Catina 💜

Venlafaxine (tapering) - Current dose 16.64 mg
Trazodone - 50 mg
Synthroid - 25 mcg

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