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Posted by linkadge on September 23, 2005, at 16:47:00
I've heard depakote can sometimes be usefull for movement problems associated with psychiatric meds.
Does anyone have any literature on this ?
Linkadge
Posted by spriggy on September 23, 2005, at 18:29:57
In reply to low dose depakote for mvt problems, posted by linkadge on September 23, 2005, at 16:47:00
I don't have literature on it, but I did take 250 mg's of Depakote when I was having the hardest time coming off of Lexapro.
The only way I can describe it was it felt like I was giving my brain a nice warm, cozy bath.
It helped me calm down and sleep.
I wasn't on it for long but it did relieve some symptoms for me.
Posted by theo on September 24, 2005, at 10:37:52
In reply to low dose depakote for mvt problems, posted by linkadge on September 23, 2005, at 16:47:00
> I've heard depakote can sometimes be usefull for movement problems associated with psychiatric meds.
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> Does anyone have any literature on this ?
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>
> LinkadgeWhat do you mean by "movement problems?"
Posted by linkadge on September 24, 2005, at 12:09:45
In reply to Re: low dose depakote for mvt problems » linkadge, posted by theo on September 24, 2005, at 10:37:52
Since stopping SSRi's, I have a hard time executing movements.
I also have this feeling like my head is being twisted to the left. Floating, pushing, dizziness, wobbling floor, sinusoidal head rotations etc etc...
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on September 24, 2005, at 12:54:56
In reply to Re: low dose depakote for mvt problems, posted by linkadge on September 24, 2005, at 12:09:45
Spriggy I didn't know you took depakote? Was it like a benzo or what? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by spriggy on September 25, 2005, at 0:14:31
In reply to Re: low dose depakote for mvt problems, posted by Phillipa on September 24, 2005, at 12:54:56
I took 250 mg's when I had a seizure (during my withdrawals from Lexapro). I've never had a seizure before in my life until then.
They gave me Depakote ( wanted me to take 500 mg but I refused) for the seizure and also for mood stabilization ( I was completely wigged out).
It made me feel very "warm" in my brain-- like my brain was soaking in a hot tub jacuzzi. It was pleasant.
I didn't have to take it for long though.
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