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| Mon, 08-14-2006 - 10:11am |
I hate these drugs!!! Seriously, I've been doing this for TWO MONTHS and I've gained SEVENTEEN pounds. I am so disgusted with myself. I quit depakote. Tonight.

Hey...I refuse refuse refuse to take Depakote for the exact same reason...I did gain on Lithium, but not as quickly as you do on Depa. There are other options...keep that in mind. When do you see your pdoc again? Are you still rapid cycling?
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Please don't quit a drug without your pdoc! And, do talk to him about Neurontin and Topamax. Those are good ones for weight.
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Beth "Petrouchka"
I just read your second post, and from what you say, Depakote is not for you. I felt stoned all the time, too, and that's not right (in my mind, that side effect is worse than the weight gain). Li is a better one that way, but still has a weight problem; Neurontin doesn't make you gain weight and has had no side fx I can tell except a drop in blood pressure on higher doses (I love it!), and Topamax is supposed to help you lose weight (I don't take that one because it interferes with birth control).
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Beth "Petrouchka"