Epilim Chrono (sodium valproate valproic): Reviews and patient testimonials

Epilim Chrono is considered a safe drug for focal epilepsy like mine. However, it is not recommended for childbearing women and I have taken it for 17 years and 5 years into taking a high dose tried for a family and after struggling I had tests and surgery that confirmed I am infertile and can't father children.

There is some mention that Epilim Chrono can cause infertility in Men but could be reversed if treatment is reduced or changed.

I have not been able to take an alternative medicine to this and unlike my Epilepsy Specialist who is not convinced that it could have some fertility issues in men, I'm adamant that it has.

I have read though that Focal epilepsy can cause infertility issues in both men and women whose seizures like mine are not well controlled, so it could be my seizure disorder too that has made me infertile.

I also am a believer in God (this should not be taken as a reason by non religious people as advice) but only my way of coming to terms with my Male infertility, that is a result of multiple things (seizures, medication most likely and fate).

Epilim is well tolerated but at a high dose I had nausea. There is evidence that it also causes male infertility but my epilepsy specialist is saying this is still being explored.

Long term it has caused weight gain I have gained 10 kgs from 70kg to 80kg. I asked my epilepsy specialist who told me about this. He was not supportive and rather than suggesting improving my diet and exercise, he said would I want more seizures?

There is a history of Diabetes and Heart Disease and I don't want to be obese. I'm borderline obese at 5'5. I have been monitoring my food intake etc.

I am considering coming off it and told him I would like to explore another medicine.