I have to lose weight or I’m going to suffer a massive heart attack or stroke soon.
I’m thinking of telling my psychiatrist to ditch the Depakote and just keep me on the Lamictal.
I’ve gained 36 pounds in under 4 months on Depakote but Lamictal is weight neutral.
Lamictal is mainly for depression but it’s also for mania at certain higher doses.
Hopefully I’ll be able to tolerate it.
It’s a bit activating for me at higher doses.
Wow, 36 pounds is a lot in 4 months. Good luck with your changes if you decide to go forward with them @Wave .
Thanks @Bowens
I don’t think I have much of a choice.
Good luck with the med change.
Wishing the best for u wave, in both physical and mental health!!
Thanks @Aziz and @cathart1c
Hopefully you can just stay on the Lamictal.
My psychiatrist agreed to get me off the Depakote.
I’m finally off the Depakote completely and have increased my Lamictal to 75mg.
Lamictal target dose will be 100mg in a few days.
Hopefully the Lamictal will be enough to control my manias.
Fingers crossed!
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