Posted by sarita0001 on October 13, 2003, at 18:01:50
In reply to Re: Depakote Issues?, posted by ms.Holly on October 13, 2003, at 16:48:01
Hi,
The only meds I have been on were lithium 900mg for 6 years, 675mg for 1 year. I took Topamax for 4 months(stopped in May) and am continuing to deal with side effects. Supposedly I am a rare case, but my psychiatrist said that Tmax causes "hellish side effects" more than other anti-epileptics. Now I am going off lithium and taking a big risk in order to see if I truly need meds or not. I had a psychotic or manic(maybe) episode when I was 17 and there are differing opinions whether it was substance induced or truly bipolar. But that is a long story and sooner(hopefully later)I'll find out.
To answer your question, my psychiatrist said if I ever went back on meds she would suggest Neurontin or Lamictal. Never tried Klonopin. This whole meds thing is confusing but hopefully you'll find the right one(s). Be happy to answer any other questions.
Sara
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