Posted by Vincent_QC on March 3, 2012, at 9:33:38
In reply to Re: Need some help please (long thread sorry). » Vincent_Qc, posted by SLS on March 3, 2012, at 8:26:28
> I had thought of Depakote after your first post. I'm glad that polarbear206 mentioned it.
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> There is some debate as to how Depakote increases GABA activity. It might be the result of sodium-channel inhibition. Depakote also inhibits GABA transaminase.
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> There is no dangerous interaction between Depakote and benzodiazepines (BZD) like Klonopin. I don't think Depakote makes a BZDs more potent or vice versa. The only exception that I am aware of is Valium. Depakote inhibits its metabolism and raises Valium blood levels.
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> - ScottThanks again ;-)
And for the side-effects...how it is? I read horrible stories about absences seizures, migraine, weight gain and gastro-intestinal effects... is it a hard med to take or easy to start? Do you think it will be harder for me to start the Depakote than to start again the Paxil? Any kind of heart effect like palpitations or hypotension (alreaedy have orthostatic hypotension and fast pulse rate and irregular pulse rate)...?
I ask a lot of questions I know, but just want to make sure it will be a good med for me since I know that if I ask it to my Family Doc he will probably say yes...
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