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Re: Depakote » lizardk

Posted by MM on February 11, 2005, at 1:04:25

In reply to Depakote, posted by lizardk on February 10, 2005, at 12:57:00

How old are you and are you male or female? You don't have to tell that here, but Depakote CAN cause or is implicated or whatever the PC way to say it is...it can be involved in causing PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) and should be given to women under 20 with caution (I have learned this after I took it at 17, of course). It + Paxil also made me (yes MADE me) gain 50-60 lbs. I can't say which med, or if it was the combo, but when I got off of them, the weight flew off. Other than those warnings, Depakote was calming and I didn't have other side effects that I can remember. It might have made me a little tired. My advice would be if you decide to take it, just keep an eye on changes and if something starts, don't assume it will go away...don't wait too long, take yourself seriously if you notice something. It could be a great drug for some people. I don't mean to talk it down, just wish I had known then what I know now. It, and Lithium are the standard/approved treatments for Bipolar so it's probably worth a try. I've also read something about needing blood tests with it, so you might want to ask your pdoc about that.
What reaction did you have on AD's, if I may ask?
It could help with the panic/anxiety, but it might not be the first thing you want to try...
MM


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