Posted by Maxime on October 24, 2007, at 20:59:33
In reply to Just Started 250mg Depakote, what can I expect ?, posted by BillNeedsaBoost on October 24, 2007, at 20:22:13
Hi Bill
Depakote can help mania AND depression. What to expect? 250 mg twice a day is a lot to start. Exhaustion. It is very sedating. Maybe it won't be for you because everyone responds differently. There can also be weight gain with this med.
Why did your doc prescribe Depakote over Lithim?
If Depakote does not work out for you, do not despair. There are many mood stabilizers you can try.
I hope depakote is right for you and that you find relief.
BTW, Wellbutrin is a very stimulating anti-depressant. Maybe you need something a little more calming and then you won't need the depakote.
Don't worry about being dependant on meds. You have to do what you can to feel better. Once you are stabalized for a long period, you can try going off the meds!
Keep us posted.
Maxime
> Hello all
>
> I hope some of you can help me here.....
>
> I have been having a hard time latley dealing with
> things in life and therefore seeing a pdock.
> He had me on welbutrin and xanax for depression and anxiety......
>
> Well I started to realize I had racing thoughts and being more and more anxious every day...I went too see hom yesterday and he said these are signs of "mania" and prescribed me Depakote 250mg 2x per day.....
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> I`m wondering if i`m going to become more dependant on medsn ow for life.....I see many people dont seem to like depakote and was wondering what I should expect from this drug ?
>
> please help me here people, thank you all in advance
> Bill
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