Posted by Chloe on February 6, 2002, at 18:24:09
In reply to Any bi polars on a maintenance dose of Depakote?, posted by ST on February 6, 2002, at 2:56:04
> Is anyone on a "maintenance" level of Depakote or Lithium? Can this really work?
>Yes, I have been on both. And I would say, yes, they work, if I stay on them! I am finding I always have to be on some mood stabilizer, or my walls start to crumble and my life falls apart. But, when I am on this maintenance dose, I start to think, "Gee, I haven't been hypomanic/agitated in weeks, (months, whatever) and my temper is really under control. I wonder if I really needs these meds, I feel kinda dull?..."
Well, I do. I am hoping I remember that the next time I think I can go off the mood stabilizer. Currently I am on 250 mgs Depakote, 400 mgs Neurontin. Seems to being doing the trick so far. I think the neurontin is help preventing some of the depakote "flatness." But not sure...
Feeling blah is the pits. But the uncontrolled highs and lows can be pretty awful too, and to the ones I love.
Take care,
Chloe
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