I was put on Depakote several months ago and a few days ago had my dose upped another 500 mg because Saturday I had 5 episodes of dep/hypomania, Sun.-4 episodes. Now, I am taking 2,000 mg. (I am bipolar II, mixed, with rapid cycling.)

Has anyone else ever taken that much? Does that seem like a lot? I also take Zoloft 150 mg.

I now have symptoms, since starting the extra dose, of feeling just in a fog, headache, sleepy, low-grade fever, dizzy, flu-like symptoms, achy all over, urinating a lot now, and back pain. My psych. dr. didn't call me back yesterday, and I am a little worried because I can't really figure out if this is a side-effect from the medicine or what and am not sure what to do.

I saw on the board some comments about symptoms people have had with their hair falling out and not growing, which I have, tremors which I also have big-time. I am a little concerned about even being on this drug now, as 1,500 mg doesn't even seem to help. I have just been through so many medicines with bad mental side-effects though and am afraid to try another one.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.