[nachocheese]

Hi all! Just saw my pdoc yesterday. Been suffering depression and trouble falling asleep. Made me get on a scale. I gained 12 lbs He said there is a new rx that is a vitamin. It's classified as "medical food" and it's only available with a script. It is intended to relieve depression. I just started taking it yesterday.

Has anyone heard of this or taken it? My pdoc said it works especially good with
Lamotrigine, which I take 200 mgs twice a day.

Has anyone taken the sleeping pill zaleplon? I've read reviews but I don't know what is true or what the user's circumstances were, such as drug (prescription or otherwise) or alcohol use, dosage...things of that nature.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

[Andysmom]

I'm on Deplin, it was added to help with my other ADs. No side effects as far as I can tell.

[nachocheese]

Originally Posted by Andysmom

I'm on Deplin, it was added to help with my other ADs. No side effects as far as I can tell.

Has it worked for you? How long have you been on it? Thanks for responding

[reesecups]

I've been on Deplin. Expensive. Was put on it when a test my doctor ran showed I had a genetic predisposition to depression. I belief Deplin is L-methylfolate (something that sort of helps depression). As much as I would have liked to believe it would help me, I don't think it worked at all. And it eventually got to the point I could no longer afford it. Therapy has helped more. I'm also on Celexa, but I'm not even sure that is what is making me feel better.

BTW: The Deplin cost me $180 for a 90 day supply and insurance will not, to my knowledge, cover it.

Good luck.

[Andysmom]

The Deplin made a slight difference but is hard to tell with the other meds. If you get the generic it should be covered by your insurance. That is what I do.