Posted by morgan miller on September 2, 2011, at 8:33:52
In reply to Re: Big fat impossible advice sought, posted by floatingbridge on September 1, 2011, at 2:48:08
Hey FB,
What happened with Depakote years ago? Certain supplementations would be in order with Depakote, like l-carnitine and l-methylfolate. Also, Depakote's side effects are likely dose dependent. So, if you could get relief from a 500 or 750 mg dose, do the supplementation, and not have any side effects, it might be worth considering. I'm just not sure it is in your best interest to eliminate certain treatments based on the possibility of things like endocrine issues. There's a potential drawback to every medication, as you know.
What about a moderate dose of seroquel for now? Say 200 mg? A low dose of Zyprexa might not be a bad idea as you try to figure things out and get stabilized.
I really believe a low to moderate dose of both Depakote and Lithium might be helpful here. I would try this before going the antipsychotic route.
Morgan
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