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Originally Posted by bluebicycle
hi everyone,
My grandma is being put on depakote because of her mood swings and agitation. She started it today because Zyprexa isn't doing anything. (She's in IP.)
(1) How long for it to take effect?
(2) What is your experience with it?
(3) Any negative side effects I should watch out for?
I'm on lamictal and I've never tried depakote, so I'm unfamiliar with the med. And knowing my grandma, she doesn't like to speak up when something is bothering her, so I want to pay attention to her behavior and possible side effects. Thanks!
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I take it together with Lithium and Seroquel XR +IR.
1. It took 2 weeks to take affect. Another two weeks for levels to even out.
2. Hated the first time (2yrs ago). Put on it Nov/dec last year. Feeling the best I’ve felt since BP diagnosis. Great for mixed episodes.
3. Weight gain
On a separate note, I don’t understand the use of physical restraints?? I don’t want to offend but that’s so 1990. Chemical restraints I.e. meds are used now.
E.g. My grandfather was not mentally ill but had dementia. He was super aggressive. But after being put on meds (not sure which ones) he was much more like his normal self but calmer and nicer.