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BeHereNow

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18. Unfortunately, that risk exists with many drugs.

Reply to DisgustipatedinCA (Reply #15)

Wed Feb 29, 2012, 12:33 PM

Feb 2012

I'm so sorry you guys went through that.
The risk is always there, especially when trying to treat BP.
I think more doctors should emphasize close monitoring
by family, lovers, who ever is close to the patient, to be on the lookout
for worsening mood swings.

Thanks for sharing you story and I'm so happy to hear
that she survived.

BHN

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Can anyone talk about experience with Depakote? [View all] BeHereNow Feb 2012 OP

My mom (84, in an independent living facility in FL) didn't do well on it - NRaleighLiberal Feb 2012 #1

Frustrating is the truth! BeHereNow Feb 2012 #4

That's the pill I'm relying on. Neoma Feb 2012 #2

How long have you been on Wellbutrin and @ what dose. BeHereNow Feb 2012 #5

Not that long, only about 2-3 months, with 200mg. Neoma Feb 2012 #9

From what I have learned- SSRI drugs should NEVER be given to BP patients BeHereNow Feb 2012 #10

I should show you my artwork sometime. Neoma Feb 2012 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author BeHereNow Feb 2012 #12

ssri and bp mopinko Feb 2012 #14

Thanks MO! I had never seen that information. BeHereNow Feb 2012 #17

she might want to try it, then deal with the weight gain when that comes mdmc Feb 2012 #3

Basically, that is what the doc told her today- BeHereNow Feb 2012 #6

thanks bhn mdmc Feb 2012 #7

May I ask her diagnosis? BeHereNow Feb 2012 #8

lets pull out the old alphabet mdmc Feb 2012 #13

I have 15-year old information about Depakote & other drugs, but it's anecdotal DisgustipatedinCA Feb 2012 #15

Unfortunately, that risk exists with many drugs. BeHereNow Feb 2012 #18

I have not tried it. I am already huge so they won't even consider it as an option for me. I had a GreenPartyVoter Feb 2012 #16

Thanks GPV! BeHereNow Feb 2012 #19