Posted by jay on August 13, 2004, at 20:41:27
In reply to Sodium Valproate and anxiety, posted by jms600 on August 13, 2004, at 16:04:04
> Hi,
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> My P/Doc has recently started me on Sodium Valproate for fairly severe GAD, social phobia and mild panic disorder, however I don't have any type of mania. I'm currently on 600mg per day - but it is having little effect. He said he may need to up this dose to around 1400mg per day. I'm also on 40mg Prozac for depression.
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> Does anyone have any experience with Sodium Valproate for anxiety?? What are its worst side effects and at what dosage do they occur? Is any other anti-convulsant better than Valproate for anxiety?
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> Thanks!
Well, it may or may not work...I know that is a dumb answer, but we are all so unique. I am using two mood stabalizers in a combo, valproate and topamax. I've just started this massive combo (I am on 4 other meds), so I will have to wait to see what happens.All's I can say is really, *really* try to tough it out, but if something clearly isn't working, get right back to your doctor and demand a change. Your body...your right...your life!
Best wishes,
Jay
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