Posted by Karen_kay on January 5, 2004, at 15:02:09
In reply to Re: Offically off of Depakote... and now into a fog..., posted by Angielala on January 5, 2004, at 13:34:30
I'm sorry to hear about your struggle. Have you spoken to your doctor? Maybe there is something that s/he can give you to help ease the anxiety/nightmares and other symptoms that are coming from the discontinuation of Depakote. Also, your Pdoc may be able to tell you how long you can expect this to last.
Are you expecting to try a different MS? It is rough when they stop working. And the period when you have to stop and try a different one is rough as well. I'd speak to my Pdoc and see what s/he can do to make this as bearable as possible. I was on Depakote, but only for a short amount of time (I think for maybe a week), so I didn't go through withdrawl when I discontinued. I wish I could say more to help you. But, I do know that when I was on a combination of Lithium, Lamictal, Lexapro, Klonopin I was hallucinating and dellusional. I wa also severely depressed at the time and unable to leave my house. You'll pull through hun. Call your Pdoc and see what suggestions s/he has.
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