Strawdog - I should have added that all my life I had string straight hair. After I stopped Depakote and it started growing back -- lo and behold -- it was bouncy and curly and very nice!! I reccomend Depakote strongly and it's an excuse to buy a new wardrobe.
I have closets crammed with things from size 4 to 14.

Thanks for sharing

phenobarbitol - i was on from age 2-17 so i have no clue. maybe my charming personality was just a side effect LOL

dilantin - bad bad memory problems, severe nystagmus (eyes involuntarily jumping back and forth. very freaky), and i was so uncoordinated.

tegretol - holy allergic reaction

depakote - couldn't stay awake on even lowest possible dosage

keppra - so far, just some dizziness, ridiculous mood swings, short temper, and exhaustion. and my appetite is shot. i'm averaging one meal every other day when i remember.