I am stepping down off depakote. What symptoms can I expect? Any suggestions to !

I am stepping down off depakote. What symptoms can I expect? Any suggestions to lessen withdrawal?

was on 1000 mg a day. had terrible tremmors and blurred vission as well as disruption in menses. stepped down to 500 mg a day then to 500 mg every other day. took last dose 3 days ago. I feel beter, but am having " auditory murmurs". feels almost like an LSD flashback, Vertigo? any help with how to lessen these symptoms. and what else I can ecpect?

Hi-
I went off Depakote by titrating my dose from 500 to nothing in a month. I have now been off for three weeks and I have noticed that I have the following symptoms:

1. Fatigue
2. Slight mood swings, but nothing severe...it is always hard to tell what is "normal" when you have been on meds for mood stabilization for seven years. My husband has noticed some more frequent mood swings, but nothing serious
3. Occasional headache
4. Some diarrea and constipation on and off.

I have found that the best way to deal with my symptoms is to keep a regular sleep schedule, exercise daily, and eat healthily. I have found that taking walks outside calm my nerves and actually helps the fatigue.

I am sorry you are feeling your symptoms. I find it frustrating that there is no "manual" on what it is like to go off these meds. It is quite disconcerting to have symptoms and not understand them.

I hope this helps. cheers, L