Posted by HappyGirl on March 27, 2004, at 23:51:40
In reply to Re: depakote questions » Ayla, posted by Dinah on March 27, 2004, at 21:50:32
Hi:
Depakote was my VERY first med., without any other med. to add. Only Depakote med. regimen worked great at the beginnin, ... but its effectiveness didn't last forever.
In my case, I got a relief within just a few days, ... even almost next day. Because, I have Bipolar II with 'ultra Rapid cycling.' On Depakote, 750 mg. per day, my symptom was greately reduced but still my depression was still there. In my recollection, I needed 'anti-depressant' with Depakote. Then, your med. regimen, Zoloft and Depakote sounds to me like a good med. combo.
In regard to side-effects, Depakote, 750 mg. divided three times a day, 250 mg. each from morning to bedtime, made me so thirsty that I needed to drink a ton's of liquid, mostly 'just plain water.' I didn't gain weight like other Depakote takers compalining, although my appetite was in healthy/normal range,... the same as before dx'ed with Bp. I didn't lose hair on my head, except just few strands, here and there upon taking a shower in the morning.
However, after two years on Depakote, its effectiveness faded away, then I'm now on different med. combo. and quite happy about the current med. regimen rxed by the good pdoc. that has been offerring me tremendous peace and happiness.
H.G.
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