Psycho-Babble Medication Thread 212635

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RITCH~babes

Posted by Dr Eamerz on March 25, 2003, at 15:42:37

Hi Mitch..

Are you still on Tripetal?
I'm thinking of trying it..Depakote is a misery drug..makes me suicidal for no reason...

 

Re: RITCH~babes » Dr Eamerz

Posted by Ritch on March 25, 2003, at 23:17:28

In reply to RITCH~babes, posted by Dr Eamerz on March 25, 2003, at 15:42:37

> Hi Mitch..
>
> Are you still on Tripetal?
> I'm thinking of trying it..Depakote is a misery drug..makes me suicidal for no reason...
>

Hi there! No, I couldn't handle the nausea from the Trileptal. This made my 2nd try at it and every time I try to increase above 150mg/day I am ready to barf all day long. It did help with depression though-for sure. Hey, I get really depressed on Depakote too if I am on too much of it or I don't take a stimulant or AD with it. I've been off Effexor now for nearly a week. Feeling pretty decent. Current cocktail-- Depakote 375mg/day, Wellbutrin 150mg/day, Klonopin .5mg/day + FishOil (approx 800mg EPA). I would give the Trileptal a shot and see if you can tolerate it. I didn't get depressed in any way on it. Cheers!

 

Re: Thanks Mitch. (nm)

Posted by Dr Eamerz on March 26, 2003, at 7:08:32

In reply to Re: RITCH~babes » Dr Eamerz, posted by Ritch on March 25, 2003, at 23:17:28

 

Re: Mitch.~just one more question

Posted by Dr Eamerz on March 26, 2003, at 11:29:01

In reply to Re: Thanks Mitch. (nm), posted by Dr Eamerz on March 26, 2003, at 7:08:32

..How do I taper Depokote..reduce by 100/200 mg daily?
It's definately this drug--lost all creativity and almost checking into hospital.

 

Re: Mitch.~just one more question » Dr Eamerz

Posted by Ritch on March 26, 2003, at 13:56:43

In reply to Re: Mitch.~just one more question, posted by Dr Eamerz on March 26, 2003, at 11:29:01

> ..How do I taper Depokote..reduce by 100/200 mg daily?
> It's definately this drug--lost all creativity and almost checking into hospital.
>


Hi, yeah you want to taper this one, but it usually doesn't cause big troubles until you get the dose down close to quitting it (in my experience anyhow). You were on 600mg previously I think, right? I would try dropping back to that dose for a week, then maybe 400mg for another, then maybe starting the Trileptal and cross-taper (Depakote down 200mg/week, Trileptal up 150mg/week) Just some suggestions. Take care.

 

Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong

Posted by Dr Eamerz on March 27, 2003, at 8:38:46

In reply to Re: Mitch.~just one more question » Dr Eamerz, posted by Ritch on March 26, 2003, at 13:56:43

Duhhhh is Me

Hello.

I meant topamax instead of trileptal.
Was thinking instead of neurontin--use klonopin as need...or I may keep the neurontin.
So Efexor/topamax with occasional klonopin.
Haven't started to titrate Depakote yet

Tune in for next episode.....

 

Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong » Dr Eamerz

Posted by Ritch on March 27, 2003, at 22:25:49

In reply to Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong, posted by Dr Eamerz on March 27, 2003, at 8:38:46

> Duhhhh is Me
>
> Hello.
>
> I meant topamax instead of trileptal.
> Was thinking instead of neurontin--use klonopin as need...or I may keep the neurontin.
> So Efexor/topamax with occasional klonopin.
> Haven't started to titrate Depakote yet
>
> Tune in for next episode.....


OK, so you are are presently on Depakote+Neurontin+Klonopin+Effexor right?
Just a bit of advise-change one thing at a time if you can. If you are going to get rid of Depakote and substitute Topamax (ONLY), I would rather quickly get off the Depakote, say drop to 600mg for two days, and drop it 400mg for another two days, then 200mg for two days, then stop it and start your Topamax titration. Watch out-you might get a little forgetful....mitchiebaby

 

Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong » Ritch

Posted by Dr~ Eamerz on March 28, 2003, at 0:23:15

In reply to Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong » Dr Eamerz, posted by Ritch on March 27, 2003, at 22:25:49


OK, so you are are presently on Depakote+Neurontin+Klonopin+Effexor right?
> Just a bit of advise-change one thing at a time if you can. If you are going to get rid of Depakote and substitute Topamax (ONLY), I would rather quickly get off the Depakote, say drop to 600mg for two days, and drop it 400mg for another two days, then 200mg for two days, then stop it and start your Topamax titration. Watch out-you might get a little forgetful....mitchiebaby
>
Hi again-
I take the above except klonopin (thinking about that one )
I'll be forgetful eh , oh well a new side effect to discover...hopefully forget that I'm ill.
Thanks again....dreamy~babes

 

Ok-keep us tuned! (nm) » Dr~ Eamerz

Posted by Ritch on March 28, 2003, at 9:37:21

In reply to Re: Sorry Mitchie~babes- I got it wrong » Ritch, posted by Dr~ Eamerz on March 28, 2003, at 0:23:15


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