About bipolar Frequently Asked Questions Tell me about Sodium Valproate Sodium Valproate (Epilim, Depakote) Sodium Valproate is an anti-seizure medication used as a mood stabiliser in the treatment of bipolar disorder and its brand name in the UK are Epilim and Depakote. Information relating to its use, dosage and side effects can be found on the website of the National Institute for Care and Health Excellence (NICE) - British National Formulary (BNF) Manage Cookie Preferences