Posted by bookgurl99 on March 19, 2004, at 8:11:17
In reply to Gaining weight on Depakote, posted by jdgjdg on March 18, 2004, at 22:11:51
Hey,
I haven't gained a significant amount of weight in about 6 months on a low dose of Depakote (500 mgs), but I've noticed that I experience hunger differently. For example, if I start eating somthing yummy -- say Pringles crackers -- then my desire for more is much stronger than it would be if I was on another med. If I don't have the first bite, then I'm all in the clear.
I've been experimenting with taking chromium, which regulates blood sugar. It seems to help.
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