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Originally Posted by Tradepoet
HI everyone,
I'm wondering if Depakote has ever been used to treat OCD. I believe I'm having side effects from one or more meds I take each day. I'm on Paxil, which has helped depression and OCD for me but Risperdal has me oversedated so I'm hoping to go off of it. I don't know if what I'm experieincing is lack of an effective response to Risperdal or the interaction w/ Paxil.
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I have been on Depakote ER 250mg for a few years...It was prescribed to combat two problems: Excessive epinephrine reaching the brain as a result of cardiac issues and as a "leveling" influence for many of the associated emotional issues I was having (and am still having) at the time.
I have had very minor if any side effects from the medication and neither my MD or neurologist have any issues with it at all. Check with your doctor.
I am, however, still having chronic difficulties with my OCD/Depression so I'm still looking...
Hope this helps.