Question 1

They stop me cold turkey on my klonopin (clonazepam) and put me on depakote for a month had horrible racing thought back on klonopin (clonazepam) they are slowly going away?

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia or palpitations that we're causing you anxiety can feel "fixed" by klonapin; however after daily use, you can get rebound anxiety, which makes symptoms worse. If you haven't had a tilt-table test to rule out postural orthostatic tachycardic syndrome, you might ask your cardiologist. The inderal, (propranolol) in the meantime can help slow your heart rate. Also get a thyroid panel done.

Question 2

My daughter was on 500 mg of depakote for 5 months...went off cold turkey and has some dizziness, fogginess, and headaches. how long will last?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say. It is possible that the medication was controlling those symptoms.Did you discuss this with the presribing doctor. If not you really need to do so.

Question 3

How long after stopping depakote can i try to conceive?

Accepted Answer

Half life of Depakote is 9to16 hours,so it will be out of your system maximum 5 days completely and will be 100% safe

Question 4

Can you suddenly stop taking depakote after two weeks at 750mg? medication was prescribed as a mood stabilizer.

Accepted Answer

Everyone's body chemistry and drug tolerance/sensitivity is different. Whenever possible is best to titrate off psych meds, meaning take one every other day for a week and then one every three days the following in your case. Additionally always let your physician know what you're doing so s/he can better assist you when you go back for your next apt.

Question 5

Why does my head hurt all the time since stop taking depakote?

Accepted Answer

Depakote (valproic acid) is one of several medicines that can reduce the intensity and frequency of headaches (including migraines) when taken on a regular basis. Stopping the medicine could cause a re-emergence of prior headaches.

Question 6

Stopped taking depakote about 2 weeks ago but my hair is still falling out.  how long will it take to stop falling out?

Accepted Answer

Takes many days for the Depakote to leave your system fully, and the hair follicle toxicity will gradually resolve over next 2-3 weeks at most.  Depakote in my opinion is a very versatile and effective drug but due to adverse effects in females, is not my FIRST choice in most cases involving women.

Question 7

Off of depakote for months but my hair is still falling out.  is there anything i can do to stop my hair from falling out like this?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss can also be related to physical or emotional stress, or genetic factors. Any relatives with similar problems? Healthy diet can help, some say biotin supplements are beneficial. Would also rule out a physical cause such as a thyroid condition.

Question 8

I'm on depakote and geodon (ziprasidone) and 6 other meds and i think im pregnant. should i stop them until i'm sure im not?

Accepted Answer

We don't know why you are taking them, but as a rule you should never stop meds suddenly unless your md says so.The sudden cessation of some medications in early pregnancy may be more dangerous than taking them! don't treat yourself?!

Question 9

I am on deptakote  for headaches. i have only had 2 seizures  in the past. if i stop taking  depakote  could i  have a seizure ?

Accepted Answer

If you have epilepsy, then sudden withdrawal of depakote will increase your risk for a seizure.  If you do not have epilepsy and are prescribed depakote only for headache, it would be very rare for withdrawal to cause new seizures but can cause tremor, worsened headache, and anxiety.  It should be stopped using a taper under direction of your doctor.

Question 10

If i have migraine syndrome& decide to take med like topamax/depakote, will i have to be on it forever, or can it break the migraine cycle&then stop?

Accepted Answer

The fact is like a lot of other conditions, once you have it, you will always be prone to it.  This is no different.  Once a migraine sufferer, always a migraine sufferer.  some do have periods of remissions, but it is hard to predict whom and when will go into remission.  Men by nature don't suffer from migraines as much as women and when they do have them, they are not as intense or frequent.

Stopping depakote cold turkey

They stop me cold turkey on my klonopin (clonazepam) and put me on depakote for a month had horrible racing thought back on klonopin (clonazepam) they are slowly going away?

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My daughter was on 500 mg of depakote for 5 months...went off cold turkey and has some dizziness, fogginess, and headaches. how long will last?

How long after stopping depakote can i try to conceive?

Can you suddenly stop taking depakote after two weeks at 750mg? medication was prescribed as a mood stabilizer.

Why does my head hurt all the time since stop taking depakote?

Stopped taking depakote about 2 weeks ago but my hair is still falling out. how long will it take to stop falling out?

Off of depakote for months but my hair is still falling out. is there anything i can do to stop my hair from falling out like this?

I'm on depakote and geodon (ziprasidone) and 6 other meds and i think im pregnant. should i stop them until i'm sure im not?

I am on deptakote for headaches. i have only had 2 seizures in the past. if i stop taking depakote could i have a seizure ?

If i have migraine syndrome& decide to take med like topamax/depakote, will i have to be on it forever, or can it break the migraine cycle&then stop?

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