Should I go off Depakote?!


Question:

Should I go off Depakote?

I would love some input here. I have been on Depakote for a year now. (Also Effexor for Panic) I'm thinking about stopping Depakote. For a few reasons.... I'm ALWAYS tired/or sleeping, gained about 30lbs, hair loss, and messed up menstrual cycle.

Dr said I'm Bipolar but not sure about that. Only symptom I really have is racing thoughts, and doesn't anxiety also cause that? I don't like all these symptoms I have been having. I either want off this drug or get something new!!!! Any advise would be great.


Answers:

It's definitely worth investigating something more compatible for you.You are the best advocate for yourself.Educate yourself about your disease and your symptoms and talk to your doctor about what you found.Please read about symptoms of bipolar dx on line so you know if your symptoms are the same.If you are bipolar, AKA manic depressive, you have periods of "racing thoughts" and periods of depression(Both must be present for the diagnosis of bipolar)If it is chemical imbalance of your brain then you need the medications.Sometimes some psychotherapy may help.Some times natural remedies is the solution,sometimes is the combination of both.
Before you make any decision you need to get your doctor to take you off the medication SLOWLY.(very important).In the meantime read about your disease and go prepared to talk with your doctor.
good luck




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