Posted by Fuscia on July 29, 2002, at 11:28:52
In reply to Re: Depakote andLamictal actions- Ritch and Geezer » Fuscia, posted by Ritch on July 27, 2002, at 8:55:41
I see and that is quite perplexing. Your name is Mitch from the post below, but I'm not sure if you go by Mitch or Ritch, but your input is "rich", Mitch .... ; )
I would think that if one were taking Depakote and Lamictal together, that dosing schedule might be important, such as taking Lamictal in morning and Depakote in the evening or bedtime. I'll have to read up more about these two drugs.
Since you are taking Depakote, have you ever thought about taking the amino acid tyrosine, which aids in mental alertness. Ask your doctor about this and try maybe a month's trial. L-Tyrosine should be taken on an empty stomach with 1,000mg of vitamin C and 50mg of vitamin B6 to help with absorption. Other suggestions would include L-glutamine, L-phenylalanine plus L-aspartic acid, taken as directed on an empty stomach. Take with water or juice. Do not take with milk. Addition of small amounts of vitamin C and vitamin B6 help with absorption. These amino acids are necessary for normal brain function, and also serve as fuel for the brain and prevent excess ammonia from damaging the brain. Caution: do not take phenylalanine if you suffer from panic attacks, diabetes, or high blood pressure. And another suggestion would be Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) as directed on label. Aids in memory and learning. Note: this supplement isn't intended for everyday use, but is best reserved for days when you need to be more focused and alert. Just some ideas.
I hope the best for you, Fuscia
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