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Posted by Nixon on March 11, 2005, at 19:07:15
Hi,
I just started taking Trileptal replacing my standard low dose of Depakote. I did have initial somnolence after taking a 150mg dose but then things changed. I noticed more energy, maybe slight edginess, but definitely no anxiety or hypomania. Although Depakote has proven itself to be effective for me I want to get away from sluggishness and apathy which is a recurring problem due to the drug. This drug could be a promising replacement in my case. No GABA work just channel work. Only time will tell. JN
Posted by Phillipa on March 11, 2005, at 19:38:46
In reply to Trileptal Activation, posted by Nixon on March 11, 2005, at 19:07:15
You can feel a difference on l50mg? Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by Ritch on March 12, 2005, at 12:15:46
In reply to Trileptal Activation, posted by Nixon on March 11, 2005, at 19:07:15
> Hi,
>
> I just started taking Trileptal replacing my standard low dose of Depakote. I did have initial somnolence after taking a 150mg dose but then things changed. I noticed more energy, maybe slight edginess, but definitely no anxiety or hypomania. Although Depakote has proven itself to be effective for me I want to get away from sluggishness and apathy which is a recurring problem due to the drug. This drug could be a promising replacement in my case. No GABA work just channel work. Only time will tell. JNYes, I also got some activation on Trileptal.. that probably explained why it worked a little better on the depressive side than Depakote for me. Another possibility is that you are getting a little bit of a withdrawal from the Depakote. I had that when I switched Depakote before to something else. If it wasn't for the super nausea I get from it (Trileptal), I probably would be taking it instead of Depakote now myself. You might even consider at some point a low-dose combo of both Trileptal and Depakote, if the Dep seemed to help with anxiety that is.
Posted by ed_uk on March 12, 2005, at 15:21:04
In reply to Re: Trileptal Activation » Nixon, posted by Ritch on March 12, 2005, at 12:15:46
Hi Nixon,
Are you still taking Depakote? What dose? ER or immediate release?
Ed.
Posted by theo on March 14, 2005, at 14:38:19
In reply to Trileptal Activation, posted by Nixon on March 11, 2005, at 19:07:15
> Hi,
>
> I just started taking Trileptal replacing my standard low dose of Depakote. I did have initial somnolence after taking a 150mg dose but then things changed. I noticed more energy, maybe slight edginess, but definitely no anxiety or hypomania. Although Depakote has proven itself to be effective for me I want to get away from sluggishness and apathy which is a recurring problem due to the drug. This drug could be a promising replacement in my case. No GABA work just channel work. Only time will tell. JNWhat dose of Depakote were you taking and which version, regular or ER?
I was thinking about trying a low dose for inner restlessness and headaches, but the fat, bald and tired side effects I keep hearing about from people taking it are scaring my a bit. What about cognitive issues at low doses, any problems?
Also, did it make you edgy at all? I tried Topamax once and it made me a little edgy, uncomfortable, lost weight and felt dumber than a box of rocks.
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