Yes, Phoenix, good point. I would ask a bit pointedly about those blood tests. Until they got me with a new patient program here, they weren't testing me either, and i had som nasty side-effects from Depakote (cound't stop thowing it up enough to get to therapeutic range). since I couldn't get them to test and couldn't get them to listen I went off completely, NO FUN! DO NOT RECOMMEND TO MY WORST ENEMY!!
Still, my hair stopped fallinng out and my stomach calmed down and I got in touch with the psych outpatient through another channel. Now it's OK, but those tests are very important. You might want to ask her what testing schedule you're on and when the next one is planned. Take care of yourself, OK? And let us know what happens