Posted by SLS on March 11, 2005, at 6:48:23
In reply to Re: depakote for anxiety anyone?, posted by HappyGirl on March 10, 2005, at 23:46:16
Hi.
I think there is sufficient recent medical literature supporting the use of Depakote as an anxiolytic to justify giving it a try. Like the benzodiazepines, it enhances the activity of the GABA neurons that are calming.
- Scott
> Hi:
> I took the Depakote, from the 500 mg. to 1500 mg. at the beginning of dx'ed with Bp II, not for 'Anxiety.' However, in my recollection, ... when I was on the Depakote, I NEVER had any 'Anxiety' problem, mostly because of its 'sedating and calming effect,' ... in my own theory on the Depakote. However, everyone reacts differently on various meds. along with its dosages. One thing I can say, however, ... as seeing you've been successful on the other anti-seizure med.(officially, but used for many different purposes), then you may get similar results from another 'anti-seizure med., the Depakote. Most of M.I.'s cases, there is the same to similar efficacy if you use the same group of med., ... in your case, 'anti-seizure' med. However, I can NOT be confident to rule this out, ... just through the experience.
>
> In my suggestion, ... since you've been desperately searching the med. for your 'Anxiety,' to try the Depakote for a 'trial-basis,' on its minisclue dosage, 250 mg. to see it work on you. If it does help, then try to move up slowly to a comfortable dosage for your 'Anxiety.'
> H.G.
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