Posted by Krysti on November 27, 2002, at 12:55:47
In reply to Re: Is depression damaging my brain? - » Krysti, posted by catmint on November 26, 2002, at 14:11:31
Hi Amy,
When I was diagnosed 6 months ago, I was manic and I was put on Depakote. It was wonderful for bringing me down and completely took away my anxiety (which I had suffered from daily for 6 years). Unfortunately, I ended up becoming really blah on it, like I had no personality anymore and nothing really to say. I also gained weight rapidly after about a month or so of being on it - I was hungry ALL the time. I was switched to Gabitril, had no weight gain, but became depressed on it and had crying spells after about a month or two.
I have been on Trileptal for 2 weeks. Not a very long time to say it's going to work in the long run, but I have felt the best on this one so far. Not only do I have my personality back, but I am able to focus and concentrate better. I started taking 300mg in the morning and at night. I now take 300mg in the morning and 600mg at night. The therapeutic dose is supposed to be 600mg in the morning and 600mg at night, but I haven't gone up to that because at night, after I take the pill, it makes me pretty tired within about an hour (which is great for night-time). I will keep you updated if anything starts to change, but I definitely like this one the best so far. I haven't had any bad side effects either so far. I've read some pretty good things about it from other people too. I think I'll start another thread to see what other people say about it.
You will have to keep us updated on what you decide to try. Whatever you do, don't give up. There is something out there that will help you. As long as you stay focused on trying to find it, you will : )
Krysti
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