Wendy,

I am on 1,000 MG of Depakote a night and my mom was on 1,250 or 1,500. I think they have a special Depakote that will stay in your system. Not too sure about that. I only take mine at night and it doesn't seem to have any effect on me right before taking it like yours seems to do. If my memory serves me correct, you haven't been on it too long? Maybe your still adjusting to it.

befuddled2