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Can you take Depakote and Lamictal together. If you can what would the dose of each be? Is anyone?
Question posted by oceanluvr on 23 March 2014
Last updated on 24 March 2014
Added 24 March 2014:
.I was on Divalproex for 2 yrs. What I liked about it was it made me feel relaxed my anxiety and light headedness disappeared I felt normal. What I didn't like was my feet,ankles,legs,hands,face and neck swelled up.
I heard so many good things about Lamictal so I thought i's give it a try. I slowly cut down on the Divalproex and started on the low dose of Lamictal. When I was done taking the Divaplroex and was slowly upping the dose of Lamictal I thought I was losing my mind, was very panicky and was actually thinking about checking myself into the psych ward. My Dr is not good.I live in a small town and Drs are hard to come by. I've been asking my Dr. to send me to a Psychiatrist for the past 3 months with no response.
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masso
23 March 2014
I´ve been on both @ the same time, but the risks involved outweigh the potential benefits.I only take lamictal now.
Interactions between your selected drugs
lamotrigine ↔ divalproex sodium
Applies to: Lamictal (lamotrigine), Depakote (divalproex sodium)
Before using lamoTRIgine, tell your doctor if you also use divalproex sodium. This combination may cause skin rash, restlessness, seizures, tremors, muscle weakness, and staggering walk. If you take both medications together, tell your doctor if you have any of these symptoms. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests in order to safely take both medications together. Avoid driving until you know how the medications will affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with
Depakote (divalproex sodium) interacts with more than 200 other drugs.
Lamictal (lamotrigine) interacts with more than 200 other drugs.
https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=918-484,1430-848
oceanluvr
23 March 2014
What doses of each medication were you on and how did you feel taking that combination?
masso
23 March 2014
Not a good combo, I was on both as I previously mentioned, felt quite agitated and restless (well there the same thing). I mean if you are taking them off label for BPD I would choose Lamictal 100% over Depakote. I was on lithium for 10 years, I must admit it really helped me , but got bored of constant bloodwork.
Well, as you are aware we are unique and perhaps depakote works best for you, but personally, I really do not see the point of taking both at once for stabilizing your mood swings.
oceanluvr
24 March 2014
Thanks Masso... I was on Divalproex for 2 yrs. What I liked about it was it made me feel relaxed my anxiety and light headedness disappeared I felt normal. What I didn't like was my feet,ankles,legs,hands,face and neck swelled up.
I heard so many good things about Lamictal so I thought i's give it a try. I slowly cut down on the Divalproex and started on the low dose of Lamictal. When I was done taking the Divaplroex and was slowly upping the dose of Lamictal I thought I was losing my mind, was very panicky and was actually thinking about checking myself into the psych ward. My Dr is not good.I live in a small town and Drs are hard to come by. I've been asking my Dr. to send me to a Psychiatrist for the past 3 months with no response.
masso
24 March 2014
You have to keep on going for what you NEED, a Psychiatrist, a plain Dr. won´t do, and we are talking about your health, your mental health, so keep on asking him / her, other Drs. as well, and do not give up until you get what you NEED.
Best of luck,
oceanluvr
24 March 2014
Your right... Thanks Masso
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