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I started the divalproex in early December. It took about a week maybe two before I started feeling the effects of the medicine. Most of the aura's/simple seizure activity has stopped, at least those that innerfered with my daily activities. My new dilema? I'm gaining weight. Dr did forewarn me that I might gain weight, well, I've gained atleast 12lbs, thats a whole pant size. I can't affort to gain weight. I've been trying really really hard to avoid foods that I shouldn't eat but my appetite is furocious. I actually feel like Im going to pass out or seize if I don't eat. I get really sleepy the same time everyday, no matter what time I go to bed, I've changed the time that I take it in the evenings (per dr's suggestion) to see if that would help. Do you guys think if I ask to change meds my dr will say yes? I'm itching all over as well (sister says skin is stretching to accomodate fat), could I be allergic to it? I need suggestions. I'm dieting now, well, at least Im trying too. If I don't do something soon I will be big as a house. I'm 5"9 1/2 and weigh 278lbs, I was at 266. I have to get this under control!!