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Posted by chip on April 1, 2001, at 23:25:07
During the last two or three weeks I have become increasingly agitated. I take depakote and risperdal.
Could the depakote cause this reaction? Would an increase in my risperdal help with the agitation?
Posted by SalArmy4me on April 2, 2001, at 3:45:18
In reply to Can depakote cause agitation?, posted by chip on April 1, 2001, at 23:25:07
Yes, Depakote can cause agitation. For me, all the mood stabilizers except for gabapentin caused agitation.
Risperdal is nice for combatting the agitation, but the restless legs syndrome, weight gain, or a number of different side-effects might render it ineffective. But then there is always Zyprexa, Seroquel, or the new Geodon. I took Zyprexa for four months to combat agitation on Wellbutrin, and I never had the weight gain or sedation side-effects.
Posted by SLS on April 2, 2001, at 10:28:33
In reply to Re: Can depakote cause agitation?, posted by SalArmy4me on April 2, 2001, at 3:45:18
Risperdal itself will occasionally produce anxiety and agitation, especially early in treatment.
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