does anyone take depakote, valproic acid and can tell me of their experience. good or bad!!!?

If he's having seizures they could be caused by epilepsy. It can develop in later years (around the 20's) although typically that's when it goes away for some people. My husband takes depakote for epilepsy and has had no adverse side-effects. It also helps prevent migraines and seems to put him in a great mood. It is sometimes prescribed for migraines or depression as well. It also seems to prevent his seizures. But a friend of mine took it and when he stopped taking it suddenly he had seizures. Has your son stopped his anti-depressants suddenly? I don't know anything about medical benefits, veteran or not. Ask the doctor for more information and say you're not comfortable starting on a medication like that without knowing that everything possible has been done first. Good luck.