Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 137595

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HELP! Is this normal?

Posted by JonW on January 26, 2003, at 5:38:34

My pdoc reduced my Depakote from 1000mg/day to 750mg/day and I have the chills a horrible headache and I'm vomitting... is this normal? Will it go away? Any experiences?

Thanks,
Jon

Re: HELP! Is this normal? » JonW

Posted by Jumpy on January 26, 2003, at 17:52:32

In reply to HELP! Is this normal?, posted by JonW on January 26, 2003, at 5:38:34

> My pdoc reduced my Depakote from 1000mg/day to 750mg/day and I have the chills a horrible headache and I'm vomitting... is this normal? Will it go away? Any experiences?
>
> Thanks,
> Jon

Hey Jon,

Sounds like a routine viral gastroenteritis ... stomach flu that is. Hope your better soon ... drink lots of fluids (ginger ale), toast, soup, rest and pepto bismol. Hang in there.

J

PS if you think it might be withdrawal from the depakote, you could go back to 1000mg for a few days to see if the symptoms resolve

Re: HELP! Is this normal? » Jumpy

Posted by JonW on January 26, 2003, at 18:47:48

In reply to Re: HELP! Is this normal? » JonW, posted by Jumpy on January 26, 2003, at 17:52:32

> Sounds like a routine viral gastroenteritis ... stomach flu that is. Hope your better soon ... drink lots of fluids (ginger ale), toast, soup, rest and pepto bismol. Hang in there.

You're right, Jumpy. My pharmacist said it's going around -- he called it fast and furious. I'd gladly be sick a little longer if it weren't so furious. I'm feeling a lot better now. I was up all night last night and half the day today vomitting every 5 to 10 minutes... I think I still have a stomach, but I'm not sure :) I still have a fever and a headache and am not a big fan of eating right now, but all in all a lot better. Thanks again.

Jon

Re: HELP! Is this normal? » JonW

Posted by Jumpy on January 26, 2003, at 19:48:20

In reply to Re: HELP! Is this normal? » Jumpy, posted by JonW on January 26, 2003, at 18:47:48

> You're right, Jumpy. My pharmacist said it's going around -- he called it fast and furious. I'd gladly be sick a little longer if it weren't so furious. I'm feeling a lot better now. I was up all night last night and half the day today vomitting every 5 to 10 minutes... I think I still have a stomach, but I'm not sure :) I still have a fever and a headache and am not a big fan of eating right now, but all in all a lot better. Thanks again.
>
> Jon

Yeah ... lots of people have it ... and I know you must feel horrible. These things might help:

Lots of fluids to keep from getting dehydrated ... Ginger Ale (Ginger has been proven to calm the stomach), Gatorade (has all the electrolytes you may have loss)
Bland, Soft diet ... soup, jello, toast
No diary products
Try not to use stuff like immodium that slows the gut down ... the vomiting and diarrhea is good to get rid of the bacteria and viruses
Only Pepto Bismol has an ingredent to bind toxins from bacterial ... you can take it if you need to
Get some rest

Jumpy

Hope your better soon!

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