Re: Lithium and Depakote side effect question » Mr.Scott

Posted by Ritch on March 19, 2002, at 23:49:55

In reply to Lithium and Depakote side effect question, posted by Mr.Scott on March 19, 2002, at 21:34:40

> Hello and thanks for offering any feedback here.
>
> Is there anyone here who hasn't gained weight from these two?
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> How much weight?
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> How about Constipation from Depakote, is that typically a problem also?
>
> Scott
Depakote will give you the worst weight gain of any mood stabilizer. I gained about 20 lbs on 500mg/day. I am on 125-250mg/day now, and haven't noticed any yet, but I am also on dexedrine.
Mitch

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