To start, I'm only a drinker 2-3 times a year. I have four kids at home that keep me way too busy. I've only been on depakote for a little over a month. But I do my research and take into account doctors warnings and the experience of others. I'm not lookIng for a tongue lashing just more information on my experience.

Now, I'm on depakote 500 twice day. I also take tramadol for severe restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement. Never any issue with alcohol and tramadol. 8 months after new baby (number 4) we decided it's time! I have the equivalent of about 12 beers over a 6 hour experience. I never once even felt a buzz. This was after around 18 months of no alcohol. All I felt was awake like I just did a line of meth. (Clean 15 years yay!) I was up for two days with the worst rls and plmd that I've had in years! It was awful. Lesson learned!

Does anyone know the correlation there? Anyone have similar experience? I have read of people getting real sick but not like my experience. I'm more interested in the whys of it. The mechanics of the med and alcohol. I just like to get all the knowledge I can when I take new meds.