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Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 12:13:22
Okay... SO since my body odor post was NOT the most embarrassing, I thought I'd try this again.. ha ha.
Anyone else notice on Depakote they have more frequent "bm's?" Forget the Bm stuff, I'm a mother of two young sons', let's just call it what it is.. POops.
I am not a fairly regular person ( a few times a week) but after taking Depakote 3 times, I am going several times a day.Is there a relation or did I just embarrass myself for no apparent reason?
Posted by Maximus on March 8, 2005, at 12:33:47
In reply to Depakote and the bowels.., posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 12:13:22
Yes it is a side effect of valproate. I remember when i was taking it. Don't worry, it will eventually wore off.
Do you take something else with Depakote? Because by itself Depakote is "often" depressiogenic.
Anyway, bonne chance and drink a lot of water.
Bye.
Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 13:27:25
In reply to Re: Depakote and the bowels.. » Spriggy, posted by Maximus on March 8, 2005, at 12:33:47
Okay remember I'm a blonde.
So could you elaborate on the word "depressioniogenic?"
I assume you mean can cause depression or enhance it??
Posted by Maximus on March 8, 2005, at 13:41:44
In reply to Re: Depakote and the bowels.., posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 13:27:25
> Okay remember I'm a blonde.
No problem here;-)
> So could you elaborate on the word "depressioniogenic?"Propensity to cause depression.
Good international women's day! Bye.
Posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2005, at 17:45:19
In reply to Re: Depakote and the bowels.. » Spriggy, posted by Maximus on March 8, 2005, at 13:41:44
How much depakote are you taking Spriggy? Remember a side effect of any drug is constipation or diarrhea. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 17:52:36
In reply to Re: Depakote and the bowels.., posted by Phillipa on March 8, 2005, at 17:45:19
Hey sweet friend,
I am only taking 250 mg's a night.It's not a problem, it's actually a nice change to not feel plugged, if ya know what I mean. lol
Posted by theo on March 11, 2005, at 9:52:46
In reply to Re: Depakote and the bowels.., posted by Spriggy on March 8, 2005, at 17:52:36
Are you taking regular Depakote or Depakote ER?
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