Posted by ST on February 6, 2002, at 22:13:59
In reply to Bipolar wanting to try new medication, posted by Ken Robinson on February 4, 2002, at 14:38:10
> >I know the Depacote works for controlling my mania but does little if anything for the depression.< <
Yes, Depakote is mostly for keeping a lid on mania while your SSRI should help with the depression.
I'm on 500 mg Depakote, 300 mg Wellbutrin (have you tried it?) and 225 mg of Effexor. I am mostly depressed with very short, mild hypomanic episodes. I understand that feeling where as soon as you start to "feel good" on a new med you think it might be mania!
Good luck!
Sarah
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