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Posted by ivoovi on January 19, 2002, at 14:12:30
Hi, I've been experiencing moderate Depakote related cognitive difficulties, and I'm wondering if these problems (namely word recall problems, light fogginess), will go away with time? I've only been back on it for a week, but if these difficulties don't subside soon, I will be forced to go off the medication....So anyone?
Posted by TSA West on January 19, 2002, at 15:18:34
In reply to Does Dep-a-dumbness go away with time?, posted by ivoovi on January 19, 2002, at 14:12:30
Taking the Depakote all at bedtime may reduce the amount of drowsiness and fogginess you get: http://www.dr-bob.org/tips/split/Giving-valp-all-at-hs.html
Also, perhaps you can augment the Depakote with a natural substance such as Ginkgo Biloba or Ginseng to improve cognition.
Posted by anniebananie on January 19, 2002, at 23:36:42
In reply to Does Dep-a-dumbness go away with time?, posted by ivoovi on January 19, 2002, at 14:12:30
> Hi, I've been experiencing moderate Depakote related cognitive difficulties, and I'm wondering if these problems (namely word recall problems, light fogginess), will go away with time? I've only been back on it for a week, but if these difficulties don't subside soon, I will be forced to go off the medication....So anyone?
Maybe it improved a tiny bit in the first few weeks as I was made less sleepy by it, but by and large, no, it did not get any better. But it still caused me less cognitive trouble than tegretol, neurontin, or topamax.
Annie
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