Anodyne Oblivion Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Just started on Depakote the other day. Is 1000mg a normal starting dose? Also, does anyone know of any place that lists the percentage of people that experience particular side effects? I'm fat enough. I don't need to gain more weight on this shit. I mean, I could handle 5 pounds, but I've read of people gaining a hell of a lot more than that. So far it seems to be working for the moods though.... I'm on day 3 of taking it. Maybe it's just a coincidence. The friggin whirlwind of racing thoughts has stopped though (YAY!!!!) Are there any mood stabilizers that don't screw with your kidneys? EDIT: OOPS! I THOUGHT I WAS IN THE MOOD STABILIZERS FORUM. Can one of you mods move it there? Thanks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SashaSue Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 1000mg sounds like kind of a high starting dosage to me, but at the same time, don't remember the exact dosage, but I remember my pdoc starting me on a pretty high dosage of Depakote, as I was in a hideous state when I started it, and then lowering the dosage once I was more stable. So maybe you have something similar going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
another one ... Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 When I took Depakote I was started at 500mg then up to 750mg and ended up at 1000mg Best wishes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anodyne Oblivion Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 1000mg sounds like kind of a high starting dosage to me, but at the same time, don't remember the exact dosage, but I remember my pdoc starting me on a pretty high dosage of Depakote, as I was in a hideous state when I started it, and then lowering the dosage once I was more stable. So maybe you have something similar going on? Yeah... I got my prescription in the part of the hospital where they keep you locked in for 4 days...... So needless to say, I was kinda fucked up. Their food was blech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 I don't know what the "normal starting dose" is, but I do remember that I started at 1000mg and stayed at that level. I was fortunate in that it didn't affect my weight to any extent, maybe five to seven pounds, but those might have come on just because I was feeling a bit better then and could eat again. The only side effect I noticed was a hand tremor, but that was easy to control in my case. Good luck, Sophia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMarshall Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Manufacturers suggested starting dosage is 750mg to be increased as rapidly as possible to an effective dosage. Maximum dosage is 60mg/kg which for a 180lb person would equal 4,909mg. So, 1000mg is not unreasonable, and since it is working that is good news. Here is a link to a summary of the PI sheet at www. rxlist.com http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dival_ad.htm If you get freaked out or need help interpreting, pm me or post again on the thread. Remember, that just because an illness or disorder is listed does NOT mean the the drug actually caused it. It means that someone suffered that illness while taking the drug. They don't attribute cause. A link to the manufacturer website and the actual PI sheet can be found pinned above the forum. a.m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 i've been on depakote for the last 6 months. started at 500mg, then up to 750mg, and now at 1000mg. i gained a total of 7-8 pounds. only other side effect other than minimal weight gain, is my hair is thinning out a little. nothing visibly noticable on me, but i have noticed more hair on the bottom of my tub drain. minor inconveniences, however depakote has helped tremendously with my moods.. its a life savor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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