Posted by galkeepinon on August 30, 2003, at 15:55:55
In reply to Re: What are the down sides of Lithium? » galkeepinon, posted by katia on August 30, 2003, at 15:29:25
Hi Katia, I did get it from Depakote, and I knew 2 other people who did also. It may not happen to every woman though, please don't be alarmed. I know a lot of peole who do just fine on it~~in other words do not develop PCOS. My doctor told me that polycystic ovaries are more common in those with seizure disorders.
There is a GREAT book entitled "PCOS - The Hidden Epidemic" by Dr. Samuel S. Thatcher, you may want to check out.
As far as onset goes, I was on Depakote for about 2 months and my menses have been off ever since.
Hope this helped.
Take Care.
> How many other women do you know who has this from Depakote? Did you get it from Dep.?
> I already have a history of ovarian cysts.
> I'll talk to my pdoc about it after this loonnnnnggg weekend. How long does it take for the onset?
> I've been on Dep. for about two weeks.
> thanks.
> Katia
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