Posted by hanoj on June 11, 2010, at 16:40:26
In reply to Re: Depakote dread, posted by morganator on June 9, 2010, at 22:18:15
> Depakote is definitely more anti-manic than anti-depressive. This does not mean that it can not help with depression.
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> I'm assuming you have already tried lithium.
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> What about a combination of a low dose antidepressant with a mood stabilizer?Yes, besides the Trileptal I also taking lithium and other mood stabilizers.
I did try Symbyax (Zyprexa+Prozac) and (separately) Celexa.
I wonder if I didn't give the Symbyax enough of a chance. My doctor evaluates me once a month which is a little on the short side. I took the Celexa longer, so I feel more certain that it was not helping.
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