Posted by theo on April 8, 2005, at 16:35:25
In reply to Just started Depakote... dry mouth/sweaty palms??, posted by cache-monkey on April 7, 2005, at 1:24:25
> I started Depakote ER at 250 mg last night. I'm not finding it really that sedating. A little bit of GI distress, but my understanding is that's likely to be transient.
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> The wierd thing is that I feel like my core temperature was way up during the day today (although I haven't had access to a thermometer). I've also been having some dry mouth and my palms have been sweating quite a bit. Both started getting better toward dinner time just in time for my next dose.
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> Weird. I mean, I've heard all about the stomach, weight, and hair issues. But sweaty palms (and a dry mouth) is a bit unexpected. Anyone else get this from Depakote?
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> ~cache-monkey
>I'm glad you posted. I might be trying 250mg ER or 125mg regular Depakote next, I'm currently not on any other meds.
How has it made you feel otherwise so far?
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