Posted by Singapore on September 16, 2003, at 9:31:16
Hello Everyone,
My son was just diagnosed with BP, his doc put him on Depakote, 250mg 1st week, 500mg 2nd week, and now up to 750mg. I was told it has to get into your system in the beginning, then we will see what dose works for him. This was such a shock to me, in a way, I didn't think of all the questions I have now at the time. By my son's behavior's, I am not suprised that he has a chemical imbalance, but this does not run in mine or my husband's family. I have only one cousin who has a daughter with BP, so understanding it's usually genetic, this was kind of strange.
I bought 4 books on BP, trying to get a better understanding of it. The one I am reading now, is "An Unquiet Mind", so far so good. I just would appreciate any light any of you could shed on this for me. I have never felt so uneducated in my life. I just want to help him, if you tell me he needs his space, don't hover. Whatever, I just don't know. He isn't fighting me on taking meds for the most part, but the thought of him having to take meds forever is very disturbing to me. I'm glad we figured out what was going on, but I'm sad for him.
Anything any of you could clue me in on would be helpful. I know there is a risk of liver problems, or failure, but when I asked the doc about the side effects, he said "First lets talk about the side effects, if he doesn't take it". Scared me half to death.
Thank you for taking the time to read this, and if you can tell me anything at all, it's very much appreciated.
Thank you,
Singapore
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