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I was prescribed Depakote a few years ago for supposed manic depression. I did have a huge loss of appetite the first month of taking it and lost 12 pounds; after the first month though, I had a normal appetite and gained it all back.
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My doctor wants to try me on Depakote for mood stabalization....Anyone lost weight on depakote As one of the side effects anorexia or wt loss is common But I here lots of folks mention gaining?
Tell the doctor immediately if you experience weight gain. I had this happen to me with Seroquel.
What can you do about the weight gain on Depakote?
Exercise
Anyone taking depakote combined with seroqual?
yes.
Is depakote more prone to gain weight than depakote ER?
no, they are the same drug just different release profile.
Has anyone lost weight on the 10 minute trainer by tony horton?
No not likely.
What is the therapeutic dose for Manic Depression and the use of depakote?
How much you take depends on your weight.
Does depakote cause more weight gain?
Yes... it's supposed to. But in my son's case he never did.
Can Depakote cause weight gain?
In the two years since I began taking Tegretol, I have gained nearly two stone; but I am also on HRT, which I believe can also make one prone to weight-gain. So I think with me it is a combination.
Most weight loss in a week?
Verified 48.4 pounds lost in 6 days. Anyone got a higher number?
Are there other antiseizure medications that will not cause weight gain like depakote?
Yes, many but ask your doctor.
What is worse weight gain on depakote dr or seroquel?
Seroquel is definitely the weight gainer. I've been on and off Depakote before with very little weight fluctuation, however with Seroquel I had not only a huge appetite that forced me to eat more, but I put on 20lbs in 2 weeks! I was really not into Seroquel at first, but it really did help with my mania.
23 year old son gained 80 pounds on bipolar meds. He has shed 30 pounds but is on depakote Cymbalta and now... abilify. Hunger is coming back. Can't he just take depakote and Cymbalta?
It's the depakote that causes weight gain! Have your doctor find something else to replace it.
