Posted by Phidippus on November 15, 2011, at 21:19:01
In reply to Should I take Depakote?, posted by Oliver71 on November 15, 2011, at 11:37:45
Depakote is preffered in the treatment of Bipolar 2 disorder, but it really bodes well for you to get a diagnosis nailed down. Otherwise you're just throwing things at a wall to see what sticks.
I would recommend Lamictal instead if you have more trouble with depressive symptoms. Depakote can make you feel really blah and sometimes even depressed-its great for mania but does nothing for depression.
Has the Wellbutrin been helpful in anyway? If so, keep it on if you take on the Depakote or something else. Wellbutrin is pretty popular as a treatment for bipolar depression. You're on a really low dose anyway and I don't see how you're mood would be compromised if you're bipolar.
Eric
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