Posted by Krazy Kat on October 21, 2001, at 12:15:14
In reply to Re: Neurontin -max. dose with depakote, posted by susan C on October 21, 2001, at 11:13:51
> Hi Wendy and Mitch and Susan:
>
Sorry, I didn't see this post until today.Mitch, your comments are always So helpful!
Wendy, I started with Neurontin alone and it didn't do much for me. It was a little calming at first, but didn't really help until Topamax was added. Then I could tell a difference if I didn't take a Neurontin dose.
Topamax has been too sedating so now I'm taking Depakote which has helped me quite a bit. Hadn't thought about keeping the Neurontin up - might be helpful. The Depakote really is stronger for me.
No hair loss, no weight gain yet. But it feels more like a heavy med - Neurontin is so gentle (at least it was for me).
I am having a difficult time coming to terms with being dependent on meds right now, myself. Going in for lab tests. Worrying about side effects. But I know I have to at some point... The mania sneaks back in, so does the depression. It's not going to go away.
I could never take the doses of Neurontin you're being asked to take - it's just ludicrous. MHO.
Is any other info helpful?
- K.
P.S. I was wondering if Lithium or Depakote was the better choice re: side effects - from what Mitch says, it sounds like Depakote.
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