Posted by Janet on July 20, 1999, at 21:28:56
In reply to Re: mood disorders/klonopin,depakote,neurontin etc...., posted by tangee on July 20, 1999, at 17:58:56
I gained weight and retained water in my ankles and feet while on Depakote. The dr. prescribed water pills plus potassium that the water pills drain you of. But when Lithium was added, the water pills had to go because it messes with the salt level. So now I'm fat but mentally level headed which is just a trade off. I realize that if I starved myself it would take the weight off, but I'm not willing to do that yet.
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> Kevin,
> My sister took depakote and it did cause weight gain and also water retention. The weight gain is different for everyone. Not sure what can be done about the weight gain, except tell dr. and find a different medication.
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