Posted by Ignatz on June 4, 2001, at 16:48:56
Looks like I'm going to have to be on Depakote from now on, as an add-on to Effexor (300 mg Eff XR, 1500 Dep.) Effexor used to work just fine, but I had a dip into depression months ago, and my doc put me on Depakote as well, whicb really seemed to help. He weaned me off it last month, and I started plunging down into the depths a few days ago- promptly went back on it, and now I'm beginning to feel okay again. I'm not thrilled at the prospect of staying on it-- hand tremors? weight gain? hair loss?-- but anything's better than depression.
What should I expect, in the way of side effects? Is it possible to drink a little now and then on this med? Any anti-weight gain tips? Thanks.
poster:Ignatz
thread:65386
URL: http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/20010530/msgs/65386.html