Posted by PM80 on April 12, 2005, at 13:00:36
In reply to Frustrated w/Mood Stabilizers!, posted by TrishP on April 11, 2005, at 17:42:04
I'm on Depakote, 500mg/day; I like it. Low doses (say, under 1000mg/day) rarely cause weight gain. I also take Seroquel at night, which is also now being used sometimes as a mood stabilizer. I've never tried Lithium or any other anticonvulsant, so I do have rather limited experience.
Overall, my advice: I would take your doctor's advice about which one might help you the most, but whatever it is, ask to start on a low dose, gradually going up only if needed.
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