Posted by yxibow on April 25, 2006, at 12:58:45
In reply to Re: Why are so many people down on Depakote?, posted by bprandy on April 25, 2006, at 12:20:59
Yes, I've heard about hair loss and some of the above, although I never experienced it, since I already have hair thinning anyhow due to whatever genetic reason. I've been through the list of AEDs, including Depakote which didnt seem to do too much for me but it was only for a month or two, which I guess is a trial.
I now await the effects of Lyrica. I can already sense the side effects -- transient blurry (or bleary) vision, and possible increase in appetite but the dose is still cautiously small (25, now 50 mg) by my doctor as I am already on Neurontin and other things that could push GABA to seizure levels in rare cases as too much GABA floating around also can do bad things as too little.Gabitril and Keppra are the only other things that I havent tried, and I'm not thrilled about the seizure potential of tiagabine, and Keppra increases psychosis (not that I have it but the somatiform disorder I have mimics it slightly though I'm perfectly sane.)
But back to Depakote, it is a good medication for Bipolar as is Lithium, just less harsh -- so it has its place, I just don't know how much it would help me.
Cheers
-- Jay
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