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#1
Jan 04, 2014, 09:05 PM
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Has anyone had weight gain from Depakote? If so, did you lose the weight after coming off or switching medications? I am looking into trying Lamictal. I am 8 weeks postpartum and suffered from severe psychosis due to my BP 1, and now I am feeling much better, but my weight gain is not helping me. I am due to see my psych in a week, where I will ask about switching.
 Anyone have this happen? I've gained about 10 lbs since starting two weeks ago, and if you have ever had a baby, you can guess how frustrating that is! 
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Jan 05, 2014, 12:50 AM
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I took it for a little about 6 years ago but I ripped myself off of it because of potential weight gain. Lamictal is weight neutral.
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Jan 05, 2014, 11:00 AM
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I gained weight on depakote as well. I had to come off it for other reasons but was grateful that once off of it that the weight did come off when switched to another medication. I too have heard fewer weight gain issues with Lamictal.
I wish you well in finding what works best for you and sending good vibes your way as you work through this. Hang in there. 
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Jan 05, 2014, 11:09 AM
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Neurologists have told me they "see weight gain on Depakote all the time."
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Jan 05, 2014, 03:08 PM
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Awesome, glad to hear that im not alone in this. How long did it take for you yo lose weight after depakote?
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Jan 08, 2014, 09:53 PM
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The doc is lowering my dose from 1000 to 250, will that make a difference?
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