- Manic, again -- PLEASE HELP 24th October 2005
... have been bipolar since about 1995. I've been on Depakote as a mood stabelizer, but noticed not too many others...
- Topamax ? 20th October 2005
... so it's obviously not an anti-epileptic drug like Depakote and Tegretol...
-GatsbyLuvr1920-...
... experience with topomax.
I had been happily on depakote for years (diagnosed with BP 1 in 1999), but was unhappy ... Needless to say, I have been back on old faithful, depakote , for a while; and doing well.
I spoke with my psychiatri...
- Is there any Bipolar med that DOESN'T cause Weight GAIN? 14th October 2005
... topomax 400 mg . , it has worked for me lost 40 lbs that depakote out on blu...
- Stabiliser change 11th October 2005
... s been a while since I posted and his new med is " depakote "
he's been taking 750mg for 2 weeks now and says ... his meds are now :
Carbamazepine 400mg x 3 a day
Depakote 250mg x 3 a day
Chlorpromazine 50mg x 9 a day
...
- please help ... 8th August 2005
... under doctor's order's to continue taking Zyprexa and Depakote . He decided on this past Thursday night that he did...
... days--and being VERY FAR out there. I was put on Depakote and Respiradol and took these for about a month and...
- Topamax 4th August 2005
... also gained alot of weight on a drug, but mine was Depakote . I was so glad to get off of it and start the Topamax ... weight loss, 20 lbs so far....yippee! Gained 45 on the Depakote . Seems to have leveled off though.
Hope this helps...
- best mood stabilizer? 3rd August 2005
... cold winter and hate the hot summer.
I was on:
Depakote = weight gain C+
Trileptal = Major Acne and rash...
- Obsessed????? 3rd August 2005
... on many different meds--Prozac, Zyprexa, Effexor, Depakote , Lithium to name a few. I have found, like I'm sure...
- major depression.......new med help??? 28th July 2005
... prozac, celexa, effexor for depression; zyprexa, depakote , abilify and now geodon for the depression and paranoia ... depression is always there. I currently take klonopin, depakote , prozac and now geodon. If this med doesn't work...
... they get it right, you will be so relieved. I took Depakote for the longest time and was so frustrated cause NOTHING...
... older I think I am more depressive than manic. THe depakote helps but I don't take what is prescribed otherwise...
... give you. Also does your doc kow that your taking the depakote at your comfort level rather than the prescribed level...
- new here 28th July 2005
... that title now for 4 years :) . I used to take meds ( depakote , adderall)
but I dont cause it make me spaced out...
- Wife bipolar, Help.. 27th July 2005
... So maybe she can get on some other Meds. I hear Depakote is good.
Thanks everyone again. God Bless...
- Zyprexa anyone?? 18th July 2005
... for their bi polar disorder?my son is currently on depakote and it had been working really well for him up until...
- Quick Question 15th July 2005
... Is this truthful?-I do believe him about this.
His depakote level is low & they have increased it I hope it kicks...
- Plz help, need info on depakote? 15th July 2005
... I was on Depakote for a while, it's a great mood stabilizer, works great...
- Unmedicated Bipolar 12th July 2005
... i was on depakote .. i took myself off of them because they
weren't...
... i was on depakote .. i took myself off of them because they
weren't...
- depakote? 12th July 2005
... i take depakote and for me its a mood stabalizer and yes i am bipolar...
... Depakote is a seizure medication and is also used for other ... bipolar but have had seizures. intially was put on depakote for the seizures but was told that it had benifits...
... i've been on depakote for over a year now...
- Do you Daydream? A fun thread... 6th July 2005
... have an active mind, but I noticed when I was on the Depakote , I couldn't day dream at all, it was a bummer.
...
- question 6th July 2005
... i thought my b/f was bipolar. i seen he had some depakote pills so im pretty sure he is at least mildly. so...
... the medication kind of confirms it...what else would depakote (think thats how its spelled) be used for?
i wish...
- Bipolar disorder and medication 5th July 2005
... that he may be borderline bipolar. He put him on Depakote to 'even out his moods.' While I have seen minor ... mprovement I still seem him being 'down,' and 'blue.' Does Depakote also help with the depression side of bipolar disorder...
- Question 5th July 2005
... usually best kept under control with medications such as Depakote or Tegretol.
-GatsbyLuvr1920-...
- Worse on Lamictal...... 1st July 2005
... any other mood stabilizer before? There is always Depakote or Lithium as an option as well.
For some people...
... information and personal experiences from folks taking Depakote , Lithium, Tegretal, etc.
I hope you find meds...
- Could my husband be bi-polar??? 26th June 2005
... went in for a psyciatric evaluation and was put on Depakote , and was told he may be borderline bi-polar. The...
- New here - been diagnosed with BPD/bipolar 25th June 2005
... s) AND a mood stabilizer, like lithium, lamictal, depakote , etc. Otherwise, you only increase the likelihood...
- Is anyone out there - I'm new here - thanks 24th June 2005
... them? Prozac does not work for me, nor effexor, nor depakote . Lithium is too powerful. I know this post has been...
- Medications... 22nd June 2005
... to the doc about drugs such as lithium, lamictal, depakote , klonopin, etc. Lithium is the drug that's been around...
- T2: Name your current med mix. 10th June 2005
... meds you've ever taken at one time?
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1: Depakote & Prozac
2: Yes
3: The prozac is what brought ... keeps me semi-balanced.
4: Not quite as fond of the depakote , given how hungry I tend to get while taking it. ...
... klonopin is my savior alot of the time
4. lithium and depakote ..i had severe reactions to both
5..lithium, tegretol ... , prozac, then lithium, paxil , depakote , and vistaril, then tegretol, depakote and seraquel...
... highly of it. I currently take Geodon, Wellbutrin and depakote , I hate the depakote just because it has put 35 pounds...
... worked well for me. I've also heard mixed comments re: Depakote - is it an anti-seizure medication that's being used ... for you? If that's the case, and you're unhappy with Depakote (weight gain AND some instability), then you may want...
... i am new to this site but here goes.
i am on depakote , klonopin,seroquel, for bipolar I
for sizure disorder...
... used to take more than above 3 yrs ago-I took 2 Ap's, Depakote , Paxil ,and Clonazapam....
... 1.) Effexor XR, Klonopin, and Depakote ER
2.) Sort of, the Klonopin is starting to make...
- in limbo for 4 years help? 10th June 2005
... mood stabilizers, too. Have you ever used Lamictal or Depakote ?
I do not have a history of seizures, but I'm...
- Lithium question - for a begginer 5th June 2005
... the meds go up, Brain fog will take over like the depakote , I hope not, I like being content. My life has always ... expecting, well that drugged feeling you get with depakote ....
... Lithium for several years and it is far better than the Depakote I was started on. The Lithium controls my mood very...
... the meds go up, Brain fog will take over like the depakote , I hope not, I like being content. My life has always ... expecting, well that drugged feeling you get with depakote .Hi ! From Gee Gee,
DAVE ! THIS IS SUCH A WONDERFUL...
... been on it for 4 years, after gaining 110 pounds on Depakote , Dr got a clue and finally switched me. Thirst is...
- Questions about rages 4th June 2005
... background - my 12 year old son has bipolar and takes Depakote ER and Seroquel. Raging has always been an issue,...
- How long does it take for Lithium to work? 2nd June 2005
... after looking at my chart.
Back on Lithium I go, Depakote gave me foggy brain so that didn't work. A little ... take it after reading all the bad press and tried Depakote , but that gave me Fog head in the worse way, and I...
- Does this sound bi-polar? PLeAE READ 26th May 2005
... me, and I take my chill pill as they say (prozac, depakote ). Btw, that lip problem is usually related to not...
- Once Upon a Time ... and into " today " ... 26th May 2005
... knew of only two substances to prescribe, Zoloft and Depakote . When normal dosages didn't help, he increased them ... over 6 months to where it was 4000mg Valproic Acid ( Depakote ) and 400mg Zoloft (along with 4mg Klonopin)... I...
... before choosing the victim of my impending slam. The Depakote severely screwed up my metabolism, and for years,...
- Wellbutrin question 26th May 2005
... headache and sweats, . My Doctor eventually added depakote for a mood stabilizer and it is also used for migranes...
- I just gave up. 25th May 2005
... several years ago. I was on medication. Lexapro and Depakote to be exact. Lexapro helped. Depakote didn't. It just...
- Need some advice 23rd May 2005
... down due to the mania it induced. I was then put on Depakote a mood stabilizer, but I am not really convinced that ... the depakote really works. I am going to give it more time and...
- Feeling so down can't take meds 23rd May 2005
... manic episode and was taken down to 10 mg and put on Depakote (supposed to take it twice a day but only take it...
- Here's the story of my husband 23rd May 2005
... you don't know you are sick. The doctors gave me depakote to get the mania under control. What meds is your...
- Lithium Questions 23rd May 2005
... then what is close to Lithium? So far I have taken Depakote , Trileptal and a few others. All the antidepressants...
- Relationships, Sex, and BP 20th May 2005
... be the reason for your mania. I am on Prozac and Depakote
The Prozac actually caused my mania to climax. I ... that feeling.
I run and up my Prozac on my own. The Depakote doesn't seem to stabilize my mood completely. It...
- Husband in the hospital...Need to "talk" 20th May 2005
... manic for atleast two weeks. He's on Lexapro, Effexor, Depakote and Kolonopin. It just seems like nothing seems to...
- Lamictal vs. Trileptal and how about Geodon? 19th May 2005
... cocktail is a lot more complicated than that; I also take Depakote ) because the Geodon alone just wasn't cutting it....
- Stop believing your special.. 15th May 2005
... after nearly eight months on low doses of Epival (aka Depakote ?) and Celexa, I'm about to graduate from a graphic...
... experience so far has been not, but I have only tried one, Depakote , it made me to thick minded, like I was trying to...
... took Lithium, and I took it for years.
Then, I took Depakote for several years.
I have had three BPDoctors, who...
- When to tell if you need medication... 9th May 2005
... I am on Depakote , Just started. I am getting rather sleepy and its...
... acceptible to you in side effects may take time. Depakote might not be for you. You've only been at it a week...
... don't think there is any more room.
I stopped the depakote , I just couldn't take the side effects. I haven't...
- Lamictal success story? 7th May 2005
... lucky.
I feel like Lamictal is great. I tried Depakote and Trileptal before. I had horrible experiences with...
- Need Info on Trileptal 6th May 2005
... Since it didn't help him much anyway, they put him on Depakote and later added Lexapro. I think he needs a dosage...
- Weight and Bi-Polar 6th May 2005
... gain on medications. I am now just started taking depakote 500 mg, so all I am feeling really at the moment is...
... anything to do with your question. LOL! Anyhow, I was on depakote for a wk and a half and I did gain weight, but whos...
- Have you ever felt your Mania come while sleeping.. 5th May 2005
... Andy is doing well it seems. The Depakote and Zanyx combo they put him on seemed to do the trick ... taking or worrying about.
I had him change it to Depakote , since my son seemed to do well on it, figured I would ... way to get drug advice.
I have no idea how long Depakote will take to tune me down a bit on my hypomania, I...
... are going well with your son. Good luck with the depakote . I was on it for like a week and a half and ate everything...
- Question about Lithium, need help 1st May 2005
... know after this little bit of time. So he put me on depakote , which I went off after about a week and decided to...
- The Mud Report 24th April 2005
... My wife is BP. She does take Lithium. However, Depakote is the main moos stabilizer. She take the L in just...
- In distress, need advice about going back on meds 21st April 2005
... About a week and a half ago I stopped taking my meds ( Depakote ) because I found out that I was pregnant (accidental ... and it doesn't help that I've not restarted on the Depakote . I'm not sure if I can simply resume the Depakote...
- The effects of Lamictal.... 21st April 2005
... is anywhere near a miracle drug for me. I've tried Depakote and Trileptal as well. This is working the best of...
... years and seems to tolerate it, though she also takes depakote and a tiny dose of seroquel. Her mood is pretty good...
- Weight Gain 18th April 2005
... I originally gained weight from Depakote ...have since lost it. I know of a lot of meds that...
- I'm Back................and I'm a mess 15th April 2005
... weeks" but now with the added meds of lexapro and depakote , the good times are more than the bad.
It used to...
- Constantly overwhelmed 14th April 2005
... or 4 weeks now) and I’m on low doses of Epival (aka Depakote , I think) and Celexa. I also take Klonopin on an as...
- Irritability??? 4th April 2005
... Finally, dxd bipolar in hospital in feb and put on depakote . took myself off that after a wk, got a second opinion...
- anyone on TRILIPTAL?? 3rd April 2005
... the Lamictal dose. Just like mixing Lamictal with Depakote , the Depakote dose has to be decreased. Not sure...
- Sleeping problems 3rd April 2005
... they know of any mood stablizers for bipolar like depakote or any other that work great for insonmia, instead...
- Hello Everyone, I'm New Here 30th March 2005
... s been a
great med., after being on Lithium and Depakote over a period of years.
It seems to me that it has...
... s been a
great med., after being on Lithium and Depakote over a period of years.
It seems to me that it has...
- down for a while... 25th March 2005
... paxil then prozac, then hospital with bipolar put on depakote and now lamictal. They also told me the prozac was...
- Depakote and Seroquel 23rd March 2005
... with meds so that is why they are going to try the Depakote and Seroquel. He has very bad insomnia right now...
... sedating, so I take it at bedtime. I've never tried depakote but I know several people on it and they seem to be...
... one minute to next.
My daughter takes both meds, depakote 2x a day (500gm) and 100 mg of Seroquel once a day ... found that I need to give Stefani her night dose of Depakote and Seroquel at about 5:30 pm, the seroquel makes...
- Sick and tired of being sick and tired....., 20th March 2005
... Lithium, for several years, then I was
switched to Depakote . I just thought I was blown up like a balloon.
After...
- What to do when spinning into obsessive thoughts? 20th March 2005
... way) I have free reign to take an extra 500mgs of Depakote (I take 1750 currently) and yet I find myself unable...
- Highs, lows, somewhere in-between 17th March 2005
... so sad. So its working pretty well for me. I took depakote and I hated it. But what doesn't work for some works...
- Worried 17th March 2005
... consistently for six years. He's on Risperidal, Effexor, Depakote , kolonopin and has in the past been on paxil, wellbutrin...
- Angry All The Time 13th March 2005
... swings were under control when I first started out on Depakote but now at 750 mgs I am starting to rage again. I...
... to your dr? Maybe you are ready for an increase in depakote or ready to add something else to help. It makes...
- Some questions 11th March 2005
... rotund state from the opposite effects of crud like Depakote )...
HOWEVER ~ as more and more people found the ... yo-yo with a little less than half the blubber that Depakote porked me into...
We're a vain lot. This society...
... Also Klonopin-for panic attacks. I tried Lithium and Depakote and blew up like a balloon......I am now a pleasant...
- Lithium? 9th March 2005
... Watch out for Depakote - it turned me into a human balloon (went from 180 ... wise), now...
I did lithium for a while, after the Depakote , and no weight gain was noted (but the experiment...
... for all your replies! I gained A LOT of weight on Depakote and a little on Effexor and I will check out that...
- Anyone think they "look" loony? 9th March 2005
... mention clothes. I had little use for them BEFORE Depakote bloated me with 40+ unnecessary pounds (talk about...
- Bipolar tried every med, Geodon questions 8th March 2005
... since age 14 or so...
Paxil
Prozac
Wellbutrin
Depakote
Klonopin
Zoloft (at my own request)
Geodon
Xanax...
- Hi I'm new 7th March 2005
... I have been on a variety of other meds.... Prozac depakote trileptal etc. They all had sie effects that I couldn...
- Low Sex Drive..BP or Meds? 6th March 2005
... taking...or a combination of the two.
I'm taking Depakote 1500mg/day & Klonopin 1mg per day.
If anyone can...
- Dating Someone w/ Bi-Polar... Please Help! 5th March 2005
... conditions.
He's currently taking Trazadone (sp?) and Depakote . He also mentioned being on Lithium in the past. What...
- Guy trying hard to love bipolar girl please help 3rd March 2005
... really recognizes herself as such. She has been on Depakote ?, Lithium, and some others I don't remember, but I...
- I have a complaint! 2nd March 2005
... HI Meljo! I was off my meds ( depakote ) and waiting for my 2nd opinion dr -6 weeks they told...
- Manic episode - what exactly?? 26th February 2005
... I was prescribed depakote at the hospital, quit taking it and my follow up...
