Posted by barbaracat on June 27, 2005, at 2:17:25
In reply to Can Depokte make you depressed?, posted by Michael20073 on June 26, 2005, at 18:37:24
I had a bad experience on Depakote and became lethargically depressed and could hardly move or think. It actually was a nice change from the agitated mixed state depression I was in from switching from my normal lithium. But yes, Depakote is known to cause lethargy and depression in some people. I felt much better after getting back on lithium.
> I just recently upped my dosage of Luvox from 100mg to 200mg in an effort to rid myself of some of my OCD symptoms. My doctor also want me to stay on a low dose (500mg) of Depakote.
> I read somewhere (it may have even been this site) that Depakote can have a "depressive effect" on someone.
> Can anyone shed some more light on this as I have had some problems pulling out of my funk.
> Thank you,
> Michael
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