Posted by Niki on February 22, 1999, at 11:26:29
In reply to Alternative to Depakote, posted by Joann on February 1, 1999, at 14:18:21
> Is there a medicine that is like depakote, but it does not make you gain weight. I been off of the Depakote for about 3 weeks now, but I feel terrible. But I do not like the weight gain either. Can anyone advise? I see the doctor at the end of this month.
Sure glad to find this board--been looking all over the Web for just this question, among others. Thank you all for input; I'm Bi-II, been on Depakote 6 mos., hate the weight gain, looking for more info on Lamictal and Neurontin. Both are PRESCRIBED as mood stabilizers to others in my DMDA support group here in California, but I can't fund up-to-date info on either as a mood stabilizer. Thanx for input on Topamax; will start hunting on THAT as well! Everything you say I agree with; but I take heart in how fast advances are happening and how many alternatives are being made available (if we have to get 'em through someone else's diagnosis and/or be guinea pigs, I'll take it. Better than being locked up or living on Lithium!
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