Posted by SalArmy4me on May 30, 2001, at 1:07:30
In reply to Tired of chronic BP II misery, posted by loosmrbls on May 29, 2001, at 12:50:44
Dr. Bob's colleagues talk about using Depakote to lessen irritability--but it takes a few weeks to work, as all psychotropic medications do:
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 10:12:40 -0800 (PST)
From: Jaime Smith < evb@yknet.yk.ca >
Subject: Valproate for anger episodesI've been following a fellow in the local prison where he is doing time on drug charges. I was asked to see him because of anger episodes in the prison setting a few months ago.
I started him on a trial of valproate 125 mgm QID the first week, 250 QID the second week. Amazing change after two weeks now -- he has been elected chairman of the inmate committee, sleeps well, writes poetry, and says it subjectively is a major change in his ability to exercise self control. He denies using drugs in prison -- and in the controlled milieu compliance with medication is ensured. This seems almost too good to be true.
From: cprice@mem.po.com (Charles Sowle Price, MD)
Date: Sat, 1 Feb 1997 14:38:29 -0500
Subject: Valproate for anger episodesI use this strategy often. It works a high enough % of the time that I use it often early in my decision tree.
Date: Sat, 01 Feb 1997 18:14:38 -0800
From: "Deborah Pines, MD" < deborahp@erols.com >
Subject: Valproate for anger episodesI haven't seen anything so dramatic, but I do see major improvements over time with my conduct disordered, explosive adolescents who have spent years in different settings and on different meds. The valproate seems to really help them control the magnitude of their aggression, outbursts and irritability. Some kids really think valproate has "changed their lives".
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