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Originally Posted by hamster-bamster
As far as mania prevention (maintenance therapy) goes, Lithium is better than Depakote, and Lithium+Depakote together are synergistic (better than each one individually) but also can give more side effects. As far as stopping existing mania, AP's are stronger than MS. Did upping Risperdal help you calm down?
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Yes, I have been hearing that about Lithium too, but my pdoc is hesitant to put me on that because of the side effects. I guess we'll see. My pdoc has not upped my Risperdal since I've started it, but I think that is helping me some. I know it certainly helps better than the Depakote. I also take it at night because it has made me zombie-like during the day and then I fall asleep, but now I'm starting to not feel that way so maybe my pdoc will out me on it in the morning and at night. I am staring to feel more stable though since I started Depakote. My pdoc has also lowered my Lamictal mg to 100 instead of 200 and only at night.