Taking sodium valproate extended-release tablets may cause gaining weight. Sodium valproate extended-release tablets by acting on the central nervous system to play the role of anticonvulsant seizures, is commonly used in the treatment of epilepsy, mania and other diseases, the drug common adverse reactions for nausea, hyponatremia, tremor, anemia, thrombocytopenia and weight gain, etc., the use of sodium valproate extended-release tablets may lead to metabolic and nutritional abnormalities caused by the patient to gain weight. Adverse drug reactions are normal phenomenon, but the emergence of adverse drug reactions should be actively communicated with the physician so that the physician to make further clinical decisions, patients with acute and chronic hepatitis, patients with a history of severe hepatitis or family history of patients, patients allergic to the drug components and other patients with contraindications to the presence of sodium valproate extended-release tablets should not be used in the treatment of the drug. Sodium valproate extended-release tablets should be used under the guidance of a physician, it is recommended that patients to the regular hospital neurology department and other related departments for detailed consultation, do not self-medication.