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Posted by tina on February 2, 2002, at 16:47:58
Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
So, what's your experience???
Posted by ST on February 3, 2002, at 4:52:34
In reply to How Bad IS Booze on Depakote?????, posted by tina on February 2, 2002, at 16:47:58
Hi-
I've been on Depakote (750 mg) for about 7 years and have had no problems drinking while on it. But of course, everyone is different and you really have to be careful. Start out slow and find your tolerance. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but years ago I was an animal. I drank ALOT. I really have never noticed a difference while drinking socially on any of my meds. (Wellbutrin, Serzone, Celexa and now Effexor)
Sarah
> Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> So, what's your experience???
Posted by mr.scott on February 4, 2002, at 17:14:37
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote?????, posted by ST on February 3, 2002, at 4:52:34
Sorry to jump in here, but what is your diagnosis Sarah if you don't mind sharing? I'm guessing BP II from your combo?
> Hi-
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> I've been on Depakote (750 mg) for about 7 years and have had no problems drinking while on it. But of course, everyone is different and you really have to be careful. Start out slow and find your tolerance. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but years ago I was an animal. I drank ALOT. I really have never noticed a difference while drinking socially on any of my meds. (Wellbutrin, Serzone, Celexa and now Effexor)
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> Sarah
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> > Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> > So, what's your experience???
Posted by OldSchool on February 4, 2002, at 20:03:31
In reply to How Bad IS Booze on Depakote?????, posted by tina on February 2, 2002, at 16:47:58
> Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> So, what's your experience???Drinking alcohol on depakote is a major no no. Increased drowsiness is the least of your worries. Boozing on depakote increases the chances your liver will flare up on depakote and your liver profile tests will come back screwed up, resulting in you having to stop depakote.
Posted by anniebananie on February 5, 2002, at 0:37:30
In reply to How Bad IS Booze on Depakote?????, posted by tina on February 2, 2002, at 16:47:58
> Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> So, what's your experience???I was never told not to drink at all, just that too much alcohol would be bad. I never had cravings for alcohol, but all I wanted to eat was carbs.
Annie
Posted by ST on February 5, 2002, at 3:07:59
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote????? » ST, posted by mr.scott on February 4, 2002, at 17:14:37
Hi Mr. Scott,
Yep. Bipolar II. Are you as well?
Sarah> Sorry to jump in here, but what is your diagnosis Sarah if you don't mind sharing? I'm guessing BP II from your combo?
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> > Hi-
> >
> > I've been on Depakote (750 mg) for about 7 years and have had no problems drinking while on it. But of course, everyone is different and you really have to be careful. Start out slow and find your tolerance. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but years ago I was an animal. I drank ALOT. I really have never noticed a difference while drinking socially on any of my meds. (Wellbutrin, Serzone, Celexa and now Effexor)
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> > Sarah
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> > > Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> > > So, what's your experience???
Posted by Mr. Scott on February 5, 2002, at 19:15:32
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote????? » mr.scott, posted by ST on February 5, 2002, at 3:07:59
> Hi Mr. Scott,
> Yep. Bipolar II. Are you as well?
> Sarah
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> > Sorry to jump in here, but what is your diagnosis Sarah if you don't mind sharing? I'm guessing BP II from your combo?
> >
> > > Hi-
> > >
> > > I've been on Depakote (750 mg) for about 7 years and have had no problems drinking while on it. But of course, everyone is different and you really have to be careful. Start out slow and find your tolerance. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but years ago I was an animal. I drank ALOT. I really have never noticed a difference while drinking socially on any of my meds. (Wellbutrin, Serzone, Celexa and now Effexor)
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> > > > Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> > > > So, what's your experience???
Yes so it seems... I am chronically depressed and then I take AD's which basically make me obnoxious and activated and super negative. They do help a lot for some aspects of my depression like rejection sensitivity and anxiety, but then they also make some things worse. They increase dysphoria and agitation and then of course the side effects on top of it all. So now I'm adding Lithium (450mg)and lamictal(start low & go slow).
Scott
Posted by ST on February 6, 2002, at 3:02:07
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote????? » ST, posted by Mr. Scott on February 5, 2002, at 19:15:32
Good luck! I would think the Lithium should start helping.
Sarah> > Hi Mr. Scott,
> > Yep. Bipolar II. Are you as well?
> > Sarah
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> > > Sorry to jump in here, but what is your diagnosis Sarah if you don't mind sharing? I'm guessing BP II from your combo?
> > >
> > > > Hi-
> > > >
> > > > I've been on Depakote (750 mg) for about 7 years and have had no problems drinking while on it. But of course, everyone is different and you really have to be careful. Start out slow and find your tolerance. I'm not much of a drinker anyway, but years ago I was an animal. I drank ALOT. I really have never noticed a difference while drinking socially on any of my meds. (Wellbutrin, Serzone, Celexa and now Effexor)
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> > > > Sarah
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> > > > > Since starting the depakote 3 weeks ago, I've craved alcohol` Weird, I know. Just how bad IS drinking while on depakote?The bottle just says "Alcohol May Increase the Drowsiness Effect"
> > > > > So, what's your experience???
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> Yes so it seems... I am chronically depressed and then I take AD's which basically make me obnoxious and activated and super negative. They do help a lot for some aspects of my depression like rejection sensitivity and anxiety, but then they also make some things worse. They increase dysphoria and agitation and then of course the side effects on top of it all. So now I'm adding Lithium (450mg)and lamictal(start low & go slow).
> Scott
Posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:08:36
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote????? » tina, posted by anniebananie on February 5, 2002, at 0:37:30
"but all I wanted to eat was carbs."
- me too!!
- KK
Posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:10:38
In reply to How Bad IS Booze on Depakote?????, posted by tina on February 2, 2002, at 16:47:58
Tina:
Disclaimer "This is MY Experience" --
I have not had a "problem" when I drink on Depakote, unless I drink too much - then I do fall right asleep.
You do have to be concerned about your liver, though, which someone mentions.
Frankly, the only thing I had a lot of trouble drinking with was Topamax - for some reason it mixed horrible with wine and made me really irritiable.
- KK
Posted by tina on February 6, 2002, at 17:49:58
In reply to Re: How Bad IS Booze on Depakote????? » tina, posted by Krazy Kat on February 6, 2002, at 12:10:38
The booze used to make me irritable but since being on the depakote, it actally does it's job and relaxes me. Booze has never done that before and I rather enjoy the sensation. I'm NEVER relaxed. I'm always in a hurry even when I'm doing absolutely nothing. Nervous, anxious etc but the occasional glass of wine is extremely helpful lately.
thanks KK.
the best to you
Tina
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