Question 1

can lithium or depakote make you feel depressed? how common is this?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lithium and Depakote are sedating as a side effect.

Question 2

fathers was on lithium for 30yrs. now on depakote. he was a heaven drinker for 25yrs. now gets pains kidney area. it is actions cause long term damage?

Accepted Answer

Lithium & kidneys: Lithium can cause kidney damage after a period of time, which is why doctors follow kidney function closely when patients are taking it (also thyroid, etc).  To know about his kidney health, his doctor would need to re-check kidney function.  Was he changed to Depakote because of kidney concerns?  I hope he is no longer drinking, since that can impact his liver which is needed to process depakote.

Question 3

i take lithium, depakote, can any of these cause loss of appetite?

Accepted Answer

No: Both can increase appetite, especially depakote. To lose appetite due to these medications would be highly unusual. If you are depressed, you can lose appetite due to depression itself.

Question 4

is cbd isolate with no thc be ok to mix with lithium and depakote? cbd taken for pain relief and sleep?

Accepted Answer

: Since Cannabidiol is metabolized via the cytochrome P450 system in the liver, caution is urged when taking anti-epileptic drugs, such as Depakote.  Serum drug levels can be altered, and a blood test can reveal the effect.   Lithium levels can also be measured, but CBD-lithium interactions appear not to be documented.  Discuss further with prescribing doctor.

Question 5

can a person drinking alcohol everyday for 25yrs while on lithium and depakote cause perm damage? what are the effects of depakote mixed with alcohol?

Accepted Answer

2 many variables: 2 many variables to answer specifically, accurately and comprehensively. Generally speaking, drugs (incl. Depakote and alcohol) with potential to have a negative effect on the same particular organ (e.g. Liver), will increase the risk of that negative effect when taken together.

Question 6

can depakote er replace drugs like invega and lithium?  and can depakote be prescribed by a psychiatrist?

Accepted Answer

RELACEMENT : Does NOT APPLY (in my opinion) to PSYCHOACTIVE drugs! Each medication is SPECIFIC and even in the SAME CLASS of drugs there are MAJOR differences.....your MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL  (PRESCRIBING M.D must DECIDE)

Question 7

how often is lithium used today, to treat bipolar 1? is it more effective in stabilization than depakote or others that are similar?

Accepted Answer

Quite often : Lithium is one of the most effective mood stabilizers working for both sides of BD, decreasing SI. It is also has several serious side effects to consider.Please discuss the SE and BENEFITS with your doc.

Question 8

i've started with depakote and next day had sense of dizziness and inose bleed when i wake up, is that normal? also taking lithium and seroquel (quetiapine) and t4

Accepted Answer

Could be side effect: Dizziness could be a side effect of your medicines or medication reaction.  See your doctor for eval for medicines and dose adjustment if needed.

Question 9

can a mood stabilizer like depakote or lithium for bipolar disorder works only for the manic episodes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact, we have far better treatments for mania than we do the depressed side of this illness. We are all hoping that better treatments for bipolar depression will be found.

Question 10

looking for a safe combo, antipsychotic with 100 mg zoloft (sertraline) daily - slightly sensitive liver cannot take lithium or depakote (dizziness, low bp)?

Accepted Answer

Abilify (aripiprazole) both: Augments the antidepressant  effect of zoloft  and treats the psychosis. I would start there. Dose will need to be slightly lowered because zoloft can raise Abilify (aripiprazole) levels. I also find that it has very good results in ptsd. My Next Choice would be seroquel. Discuss dosing with your psychiatrist and make sure you are definitely not bipolar.

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A member asked:

Can lithium or depakote make you feel depressed? how common is this?

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Fathers was on lithium for 30yrs. now on depakote. he was a heaven drinker for 25yrs. now gets pains kidney area. it is actions cause long term damage?

A member asked:

I take lithium, depakote, can any of these cause loss of appetite?

A member asked:

Is cbd isolate with no thc be ok to mix with lithium and depakote? cbd taken for pain relief and sleep?

A member asked:

Can a person drinking alcohol everyday for 25yrs while on lithium and depakote cause perm damage? what are the effects of depakote mixed with alcohol?

A member asked:

Can depakote er replace drugs like invega and lithium? and can depakote be prescribed by a psychiatrist?

A member asked:

How often is lithium used today, to treat bipolar 1? is it more effective in stabilization than depakote or others that are similar?

A member asked:

I've started with depakote and next day had sense of dizziness and inose bleed when i wake up, is that normal? also taking lithium and seroquel (quetiapine) and t4

A member asked:

Can a mood stabilizer like depakote or lithium for bipolar disorder works only for the manic episodes?

A member asked:

Looking for a safe combo, antipsychotic with 100 mg zoloft (sertraline) daily - slightly sensitive liver cannot take lithium or depakote (dizziness, low bp)?

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