Posted by BabyBunny on June 26, 2007, at 15:57:01
In reply to Risperdal or Depakote..., posted by SheilaC on June 26, 2007, at 13:24:35
Hi there. Personally I would try Risperdal. I just got off Depakote and am finally becoming myself again. It's like I woke up from a long sleep. It's such a great feeling! And like you I couldn't take much either.
I have tried Invega (which is basically the long-acting, cleaner version of Risperdal) and I really didn't notice any ill effects from that. But then again it's NOT Risperdal. But similar.
When I started Depakote I reacted REALLY badly but I guess I got used to that bad feeling and started thinking that was just me. I now know that it made me feel worse. And the weird thing is I went through (and am still going through, but to a lesser degree) the same effects going off it as when I started. All but the sedation.
I mean if you aren't really having bad side effects other than night sweats then maybe Depakote at 125mg will be ok, but I dunno it made me so out of it that I "thought" I was ok. it took my getting off it to realize I've been living in the dark.
Whatever you decide please keep us informed. And most of all, I hope and pray it will work for you.
Take good care and have a great day and night!
Hugs,
Baby BunnyP.S. You don't mention what your Diagnosed with. Do you have Bipolar? I or II? Mixed episodes/rapid cycling? Borderline Personality Disorder? Just curious as that may also help you in deciding which med is right for you.
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