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Posted by bipolarspectrum on April 18, 2007, at 10:50:11
Hi,
I take 2500 mg of depakote, divalproex acid, for bipolar...I just got my blood levels done and it seems im right at the top end of the therapeutic levels, actually above it somewhat...
I have ringing in my ears, not horrendous, but constant, could this result from the high dose depakote?
thanx for any replies,
bps
Posted by DXM on April 21, 2007, at 10:30:55
In reply to Ears ringing from high dose depakote (divalproex)?, posted by bipolarspectrum on April 18, 2007, at 10:50:11
> Hi,
> I take 2500 mg of depakote, divalproex acid, for bipolar...
>
> I just got my blood levels done and it seems im right at the top end of the therapeutic levels, actually above it somewhat...
>
> I have ringing in my ears, not horrendous, but constant, could this result from the high dose depakote?
>
> thanx for any replies,
> bpsDepakote can cause tinnitus. I developed ringing in the years two weeks after starting on Depakote at a much lower dose of about 750mg (I am very sensitive to meds so that's a high dose for me). My tinnitus was exacerbated by poor sleep. The first time I discontinued Depakote the ringing in the ears went away gradually in about 3-4 weeks. Unfortunately, I had to go back on Depakote, but recently (3 weeks ago) again dropped it from my drug cocktail. Tinnitus is still present and especially so when I don't get enough good quality sleep. Hope this helps.
DXM
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