- Running low on hope 1st February 2004
... research & make a breakthrough). I've tried Lithium & Depakote , and I'm now on Lamictal, which is really gentle,...
- Am I Bipolar? 31st January 2004
... m not completely comfortable with it. But, if the Depakote makes me sleep again - I'm sure it will - I guess...
- effexor xr 31st January 2004
... that I know of but I also take wllbutrin, seroquel, depakote , and flurazepam....
- EMDR for treatment of PTSD? Also Bipolar 27th January 2004
... so lethargic,weak and hurting muscles...switched to Depakote , which was a diaster, which put me right back into ... I had such a low this past week after stopping Depakote cold turkey...sunk into a low that I cannot even describe...
- new maoi's 27th January 2004
... Any info would help thanks
ps right now I'm on Depakote , topamax, & trazadone...
- Forgetfullness? 22nd January 2004
... ativan on occasion for his antsiness. He used to take Depakote and Welbutrin. I have noticed a few things since...
... the medicines he is taking but I take wellbutrin, depakote , effexor, seraquel and temazipan. I have forgetfullness...
- topamax and depakote 12th January 2004
... seems to be for the best. Now I'm on just the combo depakote and topamax plus some trazodone at night for sleep...
... seems to be for the best. Now I'm on just the combo depakote and topamax plus some trazodone at night for sleep...
- Does normal feel depressing to anyone else? 8th January 2004
... loss - what a big pain. i was on eskalith, lamictal, depakote and something else to help with the effects of eskalith ... same does but my doc took me off of the lithium and depakote and put me on risperdol instead. all the wacky side...
... definitely could not drink when i was taking lithium and depakote . i would get really sick. i do notice though when...
- What's the difference between... 4th January 2004
... keep a person's mood stable. Lithuim, tegratol, and depakote are a few mood stablizers that are common. Someone...
- Is it possible I need to be on two antidepressants? 4th January 2004
... anti-depressants, Wellbutrin and Effexor. Along with Depakote , Seraquel and restoril. I have felt better since...
- Trileptal & Seroquel 4th January 2004
... swings are worse not better. I was at first prescribed Depakote , but because I have lost a tremendous amount of weight...
- Hair loss and Lamicta 1st January 2004
... xperienced hair loss when I was taking a combo of eskalith, depakote and lamictal. I know that depakote and lamictal can ... cause hair loss. I have since stopped depakote and eskalith but still take the 150mg of lamictal...
- what can be done for lithium tremor? 31st December 2003
... propranolol for the shakes and it worked. i started on depakote and it all got worse and then i was given inderal...
- topomax, other help please!!!!!!!! 29th December 2003
... quality to it. I want to lose the 7lbs I put on taking depakote last fall!, cant seem to make it go away and it is...
... quality to it. I want to lose the 7lbs I put on taking depakote last fall!, cant seem to make it go away and it is...
- Lithium 22nd December 2003
... way I'll be allowed to return to work is to get off Depakote and start taking Lithium. I'm still new to all this ... diagnoised in May of this year. I've been taking, Depakote , Effexor,and Keppra because I am Bi Polar and my psych...
- Tegretol 13th December 2003
... My wife is on depakote and has been for a time now...
- Ever heard of Lamictal?????? 9th December 2003
... better than the other mood stabilizers I've been on ( Depakote , Lithium and Topamax) because I don't feel as much...
- bipolar or thyroid 8th December 2003
... diagnosed bipolar and has been taking lithium and depakote , and is still depressed.
Her psych. wanted blood ... appreciated.
And also, her levels of lithium and depakote continue to drop, and I know shes taking her meds...
- Too Many Meds! 6th December 2003
... My doctor is pretty understanding. I am taking Depakote for hypomania and Seroquel for sleep, but no drugs ... I have never been suicidal. I know thet I need the Depakote though, because I have negative highs instead of happy...
- Topamax.. w/ Prozax? do you still feel angry? 5th December 2003
... a goal dose of 200mg daily) in conjunction with my Depakote ER 250mg. Since the day I started on Topamax, I have...
- Topamax, once again, please! 3rd December 2003
... done. But, my doctor added Topamax 25mg daily to my Depakote ER 250mg daily dose last week and I have been a basket...
- sick of it 2nd December 2003
... September, I was first diagnosed as Bipolar-II and put on Depakote ER, but I could only tolerate smaller and smaller ... that stuff) so I just stayed on that small dose of Depakote . Meanwhile I "think" my mood swings were getting more ... only hope is a drug cocktail. He said to stay on the Depakote ER 250mg, add Topamax 25mg a week until I hopefully...
- mania gone now just depressed :( 30th November 2003
... depression, im sure everyone knows what i mean. Im on depakote (Epilim in Australia, which is where i am), Prozac ... sugesting before that i go on Lithium instead of the Depakote because depakote can be depressing and im in a depressed...
... Me some too mom please...
I was on Depakote . Much of it. It was Lithium that did the better ... over Valproic Acid, any day !!!
One last thing - Depakote got me to where driving a car was a challenge. Any...
... Thanks for the replies. MY doc decided to leave me on Depakote and Zyprexa, and leave me on the 40mgs of Prozac....
- Privacy or disclosure w/out permission 26th November 2003
... got diagnosed, I found out my brother had been on Depakote and Zoloft for 14 years. They had basically parked...
- I've had two different doctors tell me I have Bi Polar disease, could it be possible? 23rd November 2003
... that, I had to admit I was bipolar and was put on Depakote and Seroquel, but I still have some ups and downs...
- Anybody taking effexor? 22nd November 2003
... had good luck with this medicine?
I also take: depakote 500mg
seroquel 300mg
wellbutrin 450mg
synthroid...
... I am also on effexor, I also take 500mg of depakote . So far I haven't had any side effects that I can...
- Hair Loss due to Meds? 20th November 2003
... drugs I take, the side effect is hair loss. I took Depakote and am currently on Depakote ER. Both times my doctor...
... drugs I take, the side effect is hair loss. I took Depakote and am currently on Depakote ER. Both times my doctor...
- Codeine-based cough syrup 19th November 2003
... saw my med doc and i started topomax along with my depakote , neurontin and buspar.... so about 7 i took DAYQUILL...
- Is any one BP and has seizures?? 17th November 2003
... on schedule...
I have never taken Wellbutrin. Depakote is renowned as an anti-seizure compound - so there...
- Lamictal and Lithium.. Lamictal effective? 14th November 2003
... profile, so its one of those "pick your poison" issues. Depakote , and especially Lamicatl and Topamax have lower side...
- Denial Ain't Just a River in Egypt 13th November 2003
... go back on. Since I have taken these drugs (mostly depakote but sometimes Effexor as well), I've gotten fat as...
- my head isn't cluttered 10th November 2003
... this depakote is good stuff.
I never realised how much my head...
- topamax experiences 9th November 2003
... side effects aren't too bad. I'm also on 2000 mgs of depakote er, 300 mgs of wellbutrin er and 100mgs of trazodone...
... is. I tried it a couple years ago after being off Depakote for a while (because of the weight gain issue I had ... it had anything to do with the drug. I went back to Depakote .
For some, Topamax has been wonderful. I hope it...
... I really need too beacause I need a break I take depakote wellbutrin and trazodone with this topamax all at...
... side effects aren't too bad. I'm also on 2000 mgs of depakote er, 300 mgs of wellbutrin er and 100mgs of trazodone...
- Accepting our Bipolar Disorder 9th November 2003
... feeling pretty bad again now. Its only been 4 days of depakote though. Was hoping for a miracle.
I think the manic...
- depakote squits 8th November 2003
... I was on depakote for about 3 years and I gained ove 100 pounds and...
... I haven't had any trouble with Depakote at all, but I am only taking 500mg a day. I gained...
- ben you talkin 2 me 8th November 2003
... yes, i am now on depakote . And i'm not manic at present. I'm not even obsessing...
... tomorrow for starters. not even once.
I thought depakote was an antimanic???
it mostly works, but... not on...
... almost midnight here) wanna come on a flight of fancy? depakote gives you marvellous dreams.
night night.
big hug...
- Pregnancy 8th November 2003
... did you deal with medication issues? I have taken Depakote on and off for some years (and also Effexor) and am...
... develpoing is bad.
do a search using keywords "prgnancy" depakote " and effexor" you'lll bring up a few research articles...
... received some reassurance in the past that drugs like depakote could be taken safely in the 2nd or 3rd trimester...
- official diagnosis after 20 years.... 6th November 2003
... cycling).(3-6month cycles)
I have been put on 750 mg depakote (250 mg am 500pm).
tell me everything you know about ... depakote and rapid cycling bp.
i was a bit shaky after...
... my major problems are depression and irritability, depakote is listed as an antimanic.....does it help with depression...
- depakote head aches? 5th November 2003
... no idea at all, but i start on depakote tonight so I'll let you know. :)...
- My ten year old son. 5th November 2003
... 3 different times in the last 5 months. She was on depakote and zoloft and trazadone, with no success and actually ... and no improvement at all, she is now on lithium and depakote and thats it, and so far shes doing great. He took...
- Hey Hoosier! 4th November 2003
... bipolar disorder -rapid cycling.
he's stuck me on depakote 750mg....
- Do you self medicate? 4th October 2003
... appitite which is cool because I gained like seven lbs on depakote . I also think pot speeds up your metabolism (thats...
- Zonegran-Anyone on that? 23rd July 2003
... I was dx. with bipolar I, in 10/02, they put me on depakote , which made me gain weight and lose my hair, and become ... ve tried. Zyprexa, wanted me back on a course of Depakote , (laughed), combinations of other drugs, but, I won...
- drug induced mania? 4th July 2003
... too sleepy from Depakote ? are you sick of liver damage risk and bloodwork? ... TRILEPTAL! Ask your pdr. about the new version of Depakote , I did and love it mood stable and honestly switched...
... mania for me. Its all so trial and error I think. Depakote didn't do much for me (of course I never gave it a...
- Topomax 10th February 2003
... old, but i just have to post.
I am bipolar and on Depakote . I have gained 50lbs from being on it and being overweight...
... alone, but i said i wanted to take it alongside my depakote to help control my eating. But then i was told that...
- TRILIPTAL 6th December 2002
... There are lots of anti-seizure meds out there... depakote being one that works????...
- Klonopin or Topomax for Bipolar? 31st October 2002
... hello everyone!!:) i take depakote 1500 wellbutrinxl 150 and klonopin as needed and...
- Manic Depression and Anti-Depressants - some experiences and some questions 14th July 2002
... results... lithuim absolutley made me ill.. I am now on Depakote ER.. it is for seizures, migranes and Manic Depressive ... am on an even keel now... You might want to suggest Depakote to ur doctor... Best of luck...
Diane :)...
- cyclothymic disorder? 22nd May 2002
... just diagnoised with cyclothmia recently im taking depakote and rispidual and sleeping pill.im am doing the pshciatry...
- my friend died 6 mos ago from a anurizum . 23rd February 2008
... like its going to bust i also have seizures im on depakote 1000 mgs a day but i was suppose to have a MRI done...
... always the case?
Wow, I would check this out? What is depakote ? One lady I know...her mother-in-law died of an anurizum...
- 22 year old daughter diagnosed with cerebral venous thrombosis 23rd June 2007
... came home for 2 days and had to go back because the Depakote they were giving her caused laryngoedema. She spent ... her PT/INR was way out of range. apparently the depakote was potentiating the coumadin so when the depakote...
- +for GAD antibody, CNS disorder, no diabetes 21st December 2006
... Some people are put on corticosteroids or Prednisone, Depakote , clonazepam, Also (intravenus) immunoglobulin or...
- It's a struggle to think, write and speak--why? 6th October 2006
... ive taken have worked. Not zoloft, xanax, proponal, depakote , you name it, it hasn't worked. What does help is...
- Stressed Out, Help! 6th August 2006
... small amount). Dr. told me not to worry and put me on Depakote ER 500mg. The headaches stopped but 6 mos later I ... and muscle twitching. I weaned myself off of the Depakote for fear that it was the cause but two months later...
- Please help me!!! 16th April 2005
... reason i think they may work. my doctor tried me on Depakote , which is used to treat migraines, seizures, and also...
- Pineal Cyst ???/help Please!!! 29th February 2004
... is from menopausel symptoms. I am 46. He put me on Depakote ER, one at night the first week and then two at night...
- can serotonin syndrome cause perminent damage? 9th October 2003
... i'm now taking wellbutrin sr and am going to take depakote ..
my personality is also still effected... in addition ... ever go completely away? is the wellbutrin SR and/or depakote a bad idea? will a joint ever relax me again? or am...
... now and then.. in 2 weeks they're gonna put me on depakote to stabilize the effects of of the Wellbutrin... i...
- please help! 17th July 2003
... appreciated!
Oh and he is currently on paxil, plavix , and depakote .
The depakote isnt helping much either!
Thanks again...
- Numbness and tingling on scalp 4th May 2003
... biofeedback therapy. We'll see how that goes. I was taking depakote which did seem to help - but I can't take it anymore...
- permanent damage from drug use 31st May 2002
... abnormal was found. I tried neurontin, nortriptyline, depakote , midrin, tylenol -- nothing worked. Finally, i was...
- Palatal Myoclonus/ Depakote 24th May 2002
... I took Depakote for 2 years. Granted, my diagnosis was for mild brain...
... My boyfriend takes depakote for photosensitive epilepsy. He has not had the weight...
- They found a brain cyst 21st April 2002
... down my neck and into my stomach. He also put me on Depakote for the headaches.
Oh, and let's add the pinched...
... opinion.
I can tolerate the Dilantin well, but the Depakote is giving me nausea. I'd much rather he put me on...
... are taking anti-seizure medications (Dilantin and Depakote ) so I am asuming you have seizures with this? I wish...
... down my neck and into my stomach. He also put me on Depakote for the headaches.
Oh, and let's add the pinched...
- very odd - any one else have this? 15th December 2001
... treating the condition with seizure medications like Depakote and Phenal Barbital. They can raise your seizure theshold...
- please help me..no one knows whats wrong with me...i fear i cant go on.. 27th July 2001
... took every type of medication available (neurontin, depakote , nortriptyline, midrin) --they all worked slightly...
- Depakote/Zyprexa Anyone offer info. on how felt on this medication? 14th May 2001
... I was wondering if anyone has ever taken Depakote ? I am soo scared after they gave my Zyprexa and the ... Deppressive). Anyone feel the same on Zyprexa or Depakote . I just want someone who had success with this to...
... Have been on Depakote for approximately 1 1/2 years for Bipolar disorder ... emotional balance. Negative effects I attribute to the Depakote is some impairment in short term memory and (maybe ... enzymes must be periodically monitored while taking Depakote . Hope this info is helpful - Mr. Fish...
... Hello I was on depakote almost a little over a year I was on it to control ... it did to me is weight gain and made me tremble. On depakote you need to have your level check every so often because ... anything felt like myself but got allergic to it than the depakote problems now I am on lamictal. take care hugs pattea...
... I was on depakote as an additional medication to curb my seizure disorder...
... i've been on both depakote and zyprexa as an attempt at preventing migraines ... ... both just made me feel crappier...
depakote made me sick and nauseous, i couldn't keep food down...
... I was on Depakote about 3 years for leveling out my extreme sensitivity...
... QUOTE=sly-cat]I was wondering if anyone has ever taken Depakote ? I am soo scared after they gave my Zyprexa and the ... Deppressive). Anyone feel the same on Zyprexa or Depakote . I just want someone who had success with this to ... am actually scared of these medicines.
I was on depakote for about 6 months, coming off of Topomax. I took ... 500mgs of depakote and noticed weight gain, trembling, and towards then...
- Overactive mind at night! 15th April 2001
... some not too bad. But now they gave me a sample of Depakote to treat the mania in bi-polar. Actually I take my ... acted like I didn't what I was talking about. If this Depakote doesn't work I am going to demand it just to slow...
- Shock feeling throughout most of my body 15th April 2001
... any type of anxiety.
I have migraines and am on Depakote that I take nightly to help control them. I also...
... discovered what it was. They took me off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil, Sonata and pain meds...
... discovered what it was. They took me off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil, Sonata and pain meds...
... any type of anxiety.
I have migraines and am on Depakote that I take nightly to help control them. I also...
... discovered what it was. They took me off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil, Sonata and pain meds...
