Posted by wcfrench on February 20, 2003, at 16:25:16
Hi
How is everyone? I am getting ready to start Lamictal and am currently on 2x500mg Depakote nightly, and my pdoc suggested that I stop Depakote and wait a week before starting the Lamictal. What do you think about that? Couldn't I start it sooner, I don't want to be without anything for a solid week (plus the weeks it takes for Lamictal to be effective)... ? Life is dealing me so many events and changes and I don't want to be five different people during these times!! I'm sure you all know what I mean.
I am stopping the Depakote because I have been craving all junk foods, chocolate, sweets, and have been pigging out and not getting full at all, a drastic change from before starting it, plus I am more on the "depressed" side of Bipolar II and I think Lamictal has a better reputation as a mood stabilizer/antidepressant. If anyone has thoughts on this I would love to hear them!
Any advice very welcomed.
Take care all,
Charlie
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