Posted by Jmb2012 on May 2, 2011, at 13:07:59
In reply to Re: PLEASE READ.Pro/con:Gabapentin-agitated depression » jmb2012, posted by B2Chica on May 2, 2011, at 12:39:27
Thank u b2c. Just came back from dr. After explaining situation he wrote me an rx for 1000mg Depakote er. I'll search the site for experiences and advice. One thing that sprung to my obsessive mind is that Depakote and many other anticonvulsants are known to raise insulin levels causing hyperinsulinemia. This is thought to b a possible cause of weight gain and, potentially, hair loss-- seeing that excess Insulin raises testosterone which downstream can cause hairloss. Any one want to sound off on that? Also thinking neurotically abou medicine as I do, was wondering if metformin or even cinnamon, the first being s treatment for hyperinsulinemia , would help ameliorate the anticonvulsant Induced high insulin.
Hopefully some of the really smart people I have seen on this site will put their .02$ in.
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