Posted by HappyGirl on August 21, 2004, at 16:44:41
In reply to Re: Depakote worth it? Stabilizer + Antipsychotic, posted by D minor on August 21, 2004, at 15:39:59
Hi:
To answer to your questions below:>>>> My pdoc is hoping that by giving me Depakote he can simpifly my medication regime, which includes: Abilify, Topamax, Remeron, Seroquel, and Wellbutrin. <<<<
---- Depakote is basically a mood-stabilizer for Bipolar, but also could be used 'depressive' effective in some. Abilify is good for most of Bp symptoms as long as you have tolerance on this 'potent' AP. For that reason, your pdoc. thinking he might be able to simplify your med. regimen. Furthermore, your pdoc. does NOT want you to 'over-medicated' due to side-effects from all of those meds., not now but probably on the road ahead. ----
>>>> It it worth risking changing all my meds since I'm doing OK? <<<<
---- In my suggestion, both, 'yes' and 'no' answer. For 'yes/no risking med.' is VERY understandable, because it's TOUGH to find the meds. for which you already inclined. New med. regimen, ... in my personal experience, it takes awhile for your system to adjust and also taking 'risk' whether this simplification would suit to the symptoms you have. However, try the best you can, ... because your pdoc. seems 'care' about your situation and condition, ... not like 'over-medicated,' in case you need to taper off some of meds. Withdrawal is sometime 'nighmare,' as reading some of posts/response here, Psycho-Babble.
You need to ask your pdoc. if there is some concern over this issue, 'new form of med. regimen.'
H.G.
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