Posted by anniebananie on January 18, 2002, at 13:39:57
In reply to Depakote...An ugly Beast or gentle friend?, posted by mr.scott on January 18, 2002, at 13:06:14
Maybe an ugly friend, one that puts 20 lbs or so on you via serious carbo cravings. Other than that minimal side fx (relatively mild cognitive stuff -- a bit of word-finding trouble), but you do have to have blood tests (not very often) just because it can cause liver damage which also means you can't drink much on it. As my doctor reminded me,"you need your liver".
As for SERIOUS bipolar...I'm not going to touch that with a ten foot pole.
Take care,
Annie
> Hi There,
> Is Depakote a difficult to handle med, causing multiple disturbing side effects, and only to be taken by people with SERIOUS bipolar disorder (the kind you read about in psychology 101 textbooks)?
>
> Or is it really not so bad after all.
>
> Just want to know in case I finally decide to give it a try.
> Scott
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