Posted by 4wd on October 15, 2005, at 21:56:49
In reply to Re: Is depakote good for ultra ultra rapid cycling, posted by iforgotmypassword on October 15, 2005, at 0:13:01
> > It seems to work the fastest so that's what I'm leaning toward. I can't take this much longer.
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> > But I read that it isn't as effective for ultra ultra rapid cycling as lithium? Does lithium take a long time to work?
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> > Marsha
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> umm, i don't know much about depakote but i have been having bouts of extreme agitation lately, and have been getting violent to the point of injuring myself. my family doctor suggested it, so the drug may be very versatile and reliable against hyperagitated states... or i'm guessing maybe... another thing you could try and i hate the fact that i keep suggesting it is an atypical antipsychotic like zyprexa, they come in a dissolvable kind so they can work extra quick and have significant antidepressant (and very calming) effects in many people.
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> unfortunately, i get very weak and sleepy on them and can't tolerate them.
I can't take Zyprexa because it wakes up my bulimia which is currently in remission. It makes me want to eat everything in sight - and I do. The other atypicals didn't have much effect at all. Thanks for the info about the depakote, though. I need something to stop the super agitation and fear.Marsha
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