Posted by Krysti on November 7, 2002, at 13:26:41
In reply to November 7, Personal Update, posted by Mr Cushing on November 7, 2002, at 11:09:16
Hi Mr Cushing,
Question for you - you had said before that you were increasing the Effexor, just wondering why?
As far as the sleeping issue, have you ever tried a sleeping pill, like Ambien? That's what I take if I can't sleep, it knocks you out in like 10 minutes. Increasing the dosage of Depakote should help too.
As far as the liver stuff with Depakote, I didn't like that either. I would be curious to know with all the other mood stabilizers out there, why doctors would choose that one first. It did do a good job bringing me down from my manic state, but I'm glad I'm not taking it anymore and don't have to hassle with the blood tests and all. As far as drinking while on it, I didn't at first, but eventually I did. I'm still alive : )
I'm sure it's definitely not a good thing though, especially on your liver. It also highly increased the effect of the alcohol.I hope you are feeling better today.
Krysti
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