Severe Menstrual Pain

Hello -
I have been on Depakote for about a month now 125mg 3x a day. It's working OK (I preferred Tegretol TBH, but developed a severe allergic reaction to that med.) I just got my period for the first time since being Rx Depakote and the amount of cramping pain I am experiencing is much, much worse than normal. (It woke me from a dead sleep, doubled over in pain, cold sweat, constipated.) I took 1000mg of ibuprofen after it woke me up after having taken 1000mg of ibuprofen 4hrs before (the ibprophen dosage is nomal, but usually at 6-7 hr intervals, not 4 hrs) I currently weigh 270lbs (I am experiencing a bit of weight gain and some edema in my legs)... Is this outside the expected side effects, or should I contact my Practitioner as soon as possible.
Thank you.

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Yes, unfortunately, it can cause painful periods, as a side effect, according to the FDA reports. The edema and weight gain are also normal side effects.

However, side effects are usually transient and improve with time, once your body gets used to a medication.

But since you had to take so much Ibuprofen, it would be best to consult your doctor, they may have a better solution to help with the pain.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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