So i met with my new psychiatrist today. She was super nice and really listened to me. Even changed up my diagnosis after reading my chart and talking with me. From major depressive disorder with psychosis to bipolar with psychosis. And due to that she switched me from lamictal to depakote. Any takers of depakote? Opinions? I start in a week after tapering off lamictal.
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Yes! I love depakote.
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I’m currently on 1000mg of Depakote, I’ve been on Depakote for decades.
It’s a good med that takes care of mania and mixed states, it also works on depression as well.
You just have to make sure that you don’t gain a lot of weight while you are on it.
Depakote is a big weight gaining med for most people.
You also need your blood tested every 6 months or so to watch out for Depakote levels and to check your liver health.
Depakote is hard on your liver.
Well good luck @Niko_Alyxandir
Overall Depakote is an effective med.
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Thank you. I told my psychiatrist if i start gaining weight i want to switch and she said thats a okay. 
ill also start back up at the gym when i go on it. And get rid of my snacks.
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