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Posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 18:43:28
My pdoc is wanting to switch me from lithium to depakote. I don't know if I should go into a lot of details about what is going on (between my posts earlier on this page and on PSB, I've about worn out my welcome). But I'm not convinced the depakote is going to help anymore than any of the three mood stabilizers I am on currently -- lithium, topamax and seroquel. Any salespeople out there want to make a pitch on why I might want to make this switch?
Thanks,
akc
Posted by NikkiT2 on December 12, 2001, at 20:18:58
In reply to Depakote -- Why should I take it?, posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 18:43:28
You'll never wear out your welcome hun... post all you wish :o)
Nikki xx
Posted by susan C on December 12, 2001, at 22:30:04
In reply to Depakote -- Why should I take it?, posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 18:43:28
hi,
i went through two of the three you list, and through the process of elimination (my dear Watson)ended up at Depakote. If, after elimating all the most probable, even if it what remains seems impossible, it must be true...poor paraphrase of the great detective,i am sure, but worth looking at...
mouse with a deerstalker hat
sc
Posted by Elizabeth on December 12, 2001, at 23:17:27
In reply to Depakote -- Why should I take it?, posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 18:43:28
(I don't think your welcome is in any danger.)
Whether Depakote would be good for you (or better than lithium) depends on what conditions and/or symptoms you're trying to treat, and on how the lithium is working for you. So it would be useful to know what you're expecting it to help with and whether the lithium is helping you.
-elizabeth
Posted by Mitch on December 13, 2001, at 0:15:04
In reply to Depakote -- Why should I take it?, posted by akc on December 12, 2001, at 18:43:28
> My pdoc is wanting to switch me from lithium to depakote. I don't know if I should go into a lot of details about what is going on (between my posts earlier on this page and on PSB, I've about worn out my welcome). But I'm not convinced the depakote is going to help anymore than any of the three mood stabilizers I am on currently -- lithium, topamax and seroquel. Any salespeople out there want to make a pitch on why I might want to make this switch?
>
> Thanks,
> akcAKC,
In my personal experience Li helped more than Depakote for depression. But there are others here that have reported superior AD effects with Depakote. The question is: Will your pdoc allow you to flip back to lithium if you don't *like* it after a few weeks? Another thing-I am sure you have heard stories about stopping and starting MS and AD's can reduce their effectiveness-something to consider. What about just adding on the Depakote? If you feel crummier after a few weeks-drop it-if you feel better-maybe *titrate* off the lithium??
Mitch
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