Can anyone talk about experience with Depakote?

[BeHereNow]

Just got back from a visit with the new doctor-
He wants to try Depakote for my daughter who is
really depressed right now.
He wants to ween her off the 30mg of Wellbutrin
(said long term use (4 years in her case) can actually
cause/worsen depression.

So his current plan is to continue Zanax for sleep- short term,
Reduce and eliminate the Wellbutrin and introduce the Generic
for Depakote @ 500mg at night.

She came home and read about the side effects and
doesn't want to take it all- very concerned about weight gain
and some of the other nasty possible reactions.

So, checking in with you guys to see if any one has experience,
good or bad, with Depakote.

As always, thank you so much for being here.
BHN