Posted by HappyGirl on March 19, 2004, at 17:06:13
In reply to Re: Gaining weight on Depakote, posted by jdgjdg on March 19, 2004, at 8:18:22
Hi:
>>> I'm on a higher dose(1500mg)maybe that has something to do with it. <<<--- Standard dosage of Depakoe is 750mg. that I took at the beginning of my Bipolar II, then the dosage, 1500 mg. quite 'Mega' dosage to me. However, seeing as your dx'ed with Bipolar I, the 'High' dosage is totally understandable.
As you quote, the higher dosage you're on, the more likely you get side-effect from the Depakote, 'Weight Gain.'
In my case, after two and a half years later, the effectiveness of Depakote ceased completely no matter how higher dosage I went to.
In regard to 'good appetite,' I miss 'hungry-urge,' because after on Wellbutrin SR 300 mg., I lost the feelings for 'hunger' that is quite good sensation in comparison to 'no feelings for any foods,' even after good hours' exercise.
BTW, I didn't gain a weight, except a few pounds at the last stage of Depakote regimen. That's something to do with my 'nostalgiastic feelings' towards Depakote.
H.G.
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