![[dr. bob]](/dr-bob-sm.gif)
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.orgShown: posts 1 to 2 of 2. This is the beginning of the thread.
Posted by TomG on May 29, 2002, at 21:23:42
I know that Depakote is used as a mood stabilzer and that it is not indicated as an antidepressant. However, I have read that it can actually stop rapid cycling and mixed states in bipolar II thereby eliminating a depressive episode. Does anyone have experience with this effect of Depakote as somewhat of an antidepressant?
Tom
Posted by katekite on May 31, 2002, at 12:28:52
In reply to Depakote: Antidepressant or Mood Stabilizer, posted by TomG on May 29, 2002, at 21:23:42
I took one 150 mg pill of depakote and for the peak 3 hrs could not communicate that I was awake -- my eyes were closed and I was immobile and drooling but I was awake and not happy about it. After that I could grunt. After 8 hrs I could stand up. It wore off completely about 16 hrs later and I will never try it again.
I think that's the lowest dose, if you try it, don't start any higher.
kate
This is the end of the thread.
Psycho-Babble Medication | Extras | FAQ
Dr. Bob is Robert Hsiung, MD,
bob@dr-bob.org
Script revised: February 4, 2008
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/cgi-bin/pb/mget.pl
Copyright 2006-17 Robert Hsiung.
Owned and operated by Dr. Bob LLC and not the University of Chicago.