Posted by Ritch on November 23, 2002, at 10:17:44
In reply to Re: Depakote good theraputic level (Mg) » Ritch, posted by catmint on November 23, 2002, at 3:44:26
> I currently take only 125 mg. at night. It does help calm me down and I sleep very well on it. I used to take 500 mg. and felt like a zombie, no feelings, no interesting thoughts, total flat effect.
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> I am in the process of charting my moods to see if 125 is going to do it, but it could be that I might need 250 mg.
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> BTW, no weight gain (loss actually) and the nausea is almost gone.
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> Amy
I'm taking just 125mg now. I have been instructed to take 250mg when I get into the hypomanic part of my cycle (which isn't going to happen until just after Thanksgiivng ):). I've not experienced weight gain at the 125mg or 250mg level, I definitely got it at 500mg/day though.
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