Posted by Greg on November 14, 2001, at 15:27:22
In reply to Depakote Update - Sar and all..., posted by Krazy Kat on November 14, 2001, at 12:03:57
> I'm sure this should be on psycho babble, but I'm afraid it will get missed there.
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> I wanted to continue to be upfront re: the side effects I'm experiencing from Depakote.
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> I still must say that its ability to pull me out of that last agitated depression almost overnight, was amazing. I do feel more stabilized in general as well, though am still having some hypomanic episodes.
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> But, I am gaining weight now that I have stopped the Topamax. It's my appetite - it's voracious. This has me worried.
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> And, my hair is different - I believe the texture has changed and it's not growing very fast. May be a little thinner, too.
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> Now, I went up from 1000 mg to 1500 mg recently, so it is probably the dose increase that is making these more noticable.
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> Again, I think it is a "good" drug, if there is such a thing, for me, but it has down sides, too.
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> Oh, and also more sedation now.
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> - K.I remember from my limited experience with Depakote that there never seemed to be enough food in the house... I'm glad you're having some good experinces with it. Is it helping with the cycling?
I've tapered down on the Top from 200 to 100 which seems to have helped some, now I only feel half as stupid :)
I hope all the other "stuff" is getting better Kat.
Greg
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