Posted by blueberry on November 3, 2005, at 3:15:16
In reply to starting depakote, comments please?, posted by becksA on November 2, 2005, at 19:10:02
I started depakote about a month ago for rapid cycling, mania, and anxiety. 500mg. The extended release version is the preferred method by my doctor.
I gained 7 pounds in 2 weeks. But I had also recently just started lexapro, so I really don't know if it was the lexapro or the depakote or both. In any case, the weight gain leveled off at 2 weeks and then I lost a couple pounds without trying.
It has been helpful for overall anxiety including social anxiety. Side effects at just 500mg are very low. It worked fast for me, beginning the first day. In clinical trials it usually starts working within 6 days. I think for you it could be an easy thing to try, because it works fast, it's easy to get on and easy to get off if you don't like it.
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