Posted by Mitch on September 3, 2001, at 15:17:21
In reply to Re: how does depakote make you feel? » Mitch, posted by sar on September 3, 2001, at 13:38:48
> dear mitch,
>
> i'm on prozac and klonopin and they've really smoothed me out, but i would still consider myself depressed and extremely impulsive (drinking, drugs, driving, sex, spending). it's the docs who want to put me on the big guns. i'm scared o losing myself on them. i know the impulsivity sounds like mania, but i lack the pressured speech, grandiosity, racing thoughts, flight of ideas, etc.
>
> thanks again mitch,
> sarSar,
That sounds a lot like adult ADHD. If they are going to put you on a mood stabilizer, ask if you can try some Neurontin first, say 300mg twice a day. I would try that first. It would be easier on you and not as likely to cause weight gain, etc.
good luck,
Mitch
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