Posted by floatingbridge on August 15, 2009, at 19:33:37
In reply to Re: Scott, an extra question » floatingbridge, posted by morganator on August 15, 2009, at 19:10:31
Hi Morganator,
Well, I recently heard, maybe on NPR or NYT that depakote gives women's bodies 'the' signal to store abdominal fat specifically. I've seen this in a friend of mine, and it really bums her out (and she failed lamactil). Plus it can cause hair loss--as it has done to same friend. If I don't have to go that route, I won't--my self-esteem (and social anxiety) has enough to handle ;)
Though I won't rule out a combination--and maybe in a small dose, those properties will be minimized. My friend is BPII and I'm sure her theraputic dose is higher. I do think my brain needs some protection....
Thanks for weighing in--I appreciate it!
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How is your cocktail going? (If I may ask) (well, I hope)
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