Posted by lauram on March 19, 2004, at 12:34:43
In reply to Re: Gaining weight on Depakote, posted by jdgjdg on March 19, 2004, at 8:18:22
I started 1250mg on Depakote nine months ago. Due to a weight gain of 25lbs I am now tapering off the Depakote. I started Lamictal and slowly titrated up to 200mgs. I've also experienced the desire to eat more once I begin a meal.
I have noticed some weight loss since reducing my Depakote to 500mg. I should be off of the Depakote entirely next month. While the Depakote helped my BP2 symptoms the weight gain and hair loss were too much for me to handle. The Lamictal is supposed to be weight neutral but I will have to see. Good Luck.
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