Posted by catmint on January 24, 2003, at 13:26:35
In reply to Re: New to Depakote-Can someone tell me how it works?, posted by juanantoniod on January 24, 2003, at 12:39:16
Hi Antonio,
What is your dx exactly?
I've not head of lithium for treatment resistent depression. I highly doubt that will treat it. Depakote is better tolerated for sure, but keep in mind that these two meds are primarily *anti-manic* and that the theory I wrote about in my previous post about "prevent the mania, prevent the subsequent depression" does not hold any water, at least in my experience and many others I have talked to.
If you have unipolar depression, I would suggest you stay away from Depakote or Lithium and give Lamictal another go.
I too had the rash but it was because I started at too high a dose, 12.5 mg. This time I started at 2.5 mg! I have been slowly titrating and an now at 25 mg. after 7 weeks and absolutely no rash. It is a phenomenal drug for my depression which presents itself as low-energy, despair, irritability, and anxiety. I am still experiencing some anxiety but pdoc is benzophobic and that's another topic altogether!
If you have anxiety, Depakote will work, but don't expect much else in terms of helping your other depressive symptoms. By the way, what are your main symptoms?
Take care and I hope you find the right med. I know it takes a long time, be patient, you'll figure it out.
Keep us posted,
Amy
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