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Re: Rapid cycling help needed!! » HMK

Posted by Ritch on April 18, 2002, at 13:34:21

In reply to Re: Rapid cycling help needed!! » JohnX2, posted by HMK on April 18, 2002, at 7:58:29

> I'm desperate enough that I decided to start taking Depakote again. My doctor didn't seem to understand how awful the idea of weight gain is to someone who is already 120 lbs overweight. But I don't seem to have a choice since I've tried everything else. Along with my hypothyroidism, I can't think of any more efficient way to GAIN WEIGHT.
>
> This is just a nightmare. Why won't anyone help me? Now I'm taking so many pills I can't keep track- Effexor, Geodon, Valium, Depakote, Neurontin and I still feel like crap.
>
> Well great now I'm crying here at work again. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. I just want to find a way out.
> Heather


Heather,

I hear you. I have had to start taking Depakote again because it is the only thing (except maybe lithium) that will settle my dysphoria down effectively. I ran out a few days ago and WHEW! man what a grouch I could turn into. I am only taking 125mg at bedtime-but it makes a BIG difference. Maybe if you get can your thyroid supplementation cranked up enough (without driving you out of your skin) you may actually *lose* some weight even with the Depakote. I am on multiple meds too. It $costs$ more, too, but I want the best stuff, doesn't everybody? I was thinking to myself the other day what the perfect weight gain combination would be and I come up with high-dose Depakote+Remeron+Zyprexa! Seriously though, Effexor could be agitating you somewhat-you might mention that to your doc.

good luck,

Mitch


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