Posted by SLS on August 8, 2012, at 17:47:41
In reply to SLS - Lithium good now what..., posted by sheilac on August 8, 2012, at 17:15:09
Hi Sheila.
> I know, I bitch about ALL the side effects.
The side effects that you are experiencing are substantial and impact greatly on the quality of your life. You have every right to bitch about them.
Have you ever tried Depakote (valproate)? Depakote can produce weight gain, hair loss, and worsened depression. However, it can also squash bipolar hypomanic mixed-states and leave people feeling pretty well. You won't know how it would affect you unless you try it. You can certainly stop taking it if you are unhappy with it. You wouldn't have to stop taking lithium to perform this experiment. As is often the case with medications, not everyone experiences side effects with Depakote.
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