I have figured out why Depacote makes me want to eat constantly, especially seet foods. Depacote no longer allows me to run, run, run full speed as tight as a stretched rubber band. Therefore, to enable my desire to stay perked and hyper instead of getting drowsy and needing naps 2 or 3 times a day, sweet food can give a boost. My next talk with dr in about a month, they will definitely be changing my med.

What is equivalent to Depacote in reducing mania, but without weight gain, and very cheap like Depacote?

[Blue_Bird]

I hope whatever changes they make help you

[wiretwister]

lamictal worked for me after depakote,, no sleepness,, was affecting my job..

[Moogieotter]

I changed from Depakote to Tegretol a few years back. Similar in effect and price for me.

[Victoria'smom]

lamictal works for me and is $50/mth w/o insurance

[Nikkinums]

I didn't like the med either I was on it for about two months and gained 30lbs I stopped taking it myself and my doc was pretty pissed.

[~Christina]

Sorry , I can't remember if you gave Lithium a try ? Usually weight neutral for most and no craving food.

Originally Posted by ~Christina

Sorry , I can't remember if you gave Lithium a try ? Usually weight neutral for most and no craving food.

I did. I kept a migraine for a solid week when I started it and was very dizzy. I thought I was about to stroke out, so I quit it. That's when they recommended Depacote.

The very first dr. was going to try Geodon. However our conversation ticked me off, and I left treatment and didn't return for 2 months. Upon returning, I was placed with the dr. that now has me on Depacote.

I think perhaps if I could get one of those military cyanide pills it may help, lol.