Posted by lauram on April 4, 2004, at 22:08:46
In reply to can taking depakote w/ an ssri reverse effects?, posted by bookgurl99 on April 4, 2004, at 16:21:05
I was on Depakote for nine months at 1250mg. My Pdoc has slowly been reducing the dosage as the side effects were just too much for me. I can relate to your symptoms. Uncreative,depressed, unmotivated and just plain "blah". I also had a difficult time conversing with other people. I could not get the words to come out without mixing them up.
Since stopping the Depakote I've become much more alert and motivated. I have to watch for hypomania but this isn't that. I just feel better. I can now converse with others without difficulty. Instead of staying in my house all day reading books, I now go out with people and enjoy activities.
With that said, nine months ago I was in a manic state for three months and Depakote was very effective for me. It helped so much. But, I am now switching to Lamictal and so far like the effects I am getting. Hope this helps.
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