Valproate Sodium, Levipil And Weight Gain

I'm taking Valproate Sodium 300 mg BD and Levipil 500 mg in the morning and 750 mg in the evening. However it is causing me to gain weight... Please tell me how to control my weight?

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Weight gain can be a normal side effect of these medications, according to the NIH. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings.

How much have you gained? Are you on any other medications? What does your normal diet consist of? Do you get plenty of exercise?

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