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Patrick_A
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How long before Depakote is effective?
« on: Jul 22nd, 2003, 8:20am » |
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How long should i wait for the Depakote to start working? I have now been on the Depakote for 4 days and still no sign of a let up of the Ch's.
Thanks, Patrick
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Re: How long before Depakote is effective?
« Reply #1 on: Jul 22nd, 2003, 11:10am » |
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Patrick I am not the resident expert on Depakote cause I found I couldn't tolerate it. but I can say it may take over a week. It has to build up in your bloodstream. That goes for all the medications. Good luck. Stuey
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Re: How long before Depakote is effective?
« Reply #2 on: Jul 22nd, 2003, 6:14pm » |
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Patrick,
I was on Depakote 1000 mg for a few weeks, and I wasn't sure it was effective at all! I'm still taking it. I was taking Prednison 40 mg also. It wasn't until I started taking something called Bellaspas (Bellergal) that my headaches stopped. I went 15 days in a row without a CH. I am now off the Prednisone and have had 2 PF days since my last headache. So between the Verapamil, Depakote, and Bellaspas, I think the Bellaspas is the one working. Hope this helps.
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Re: How long before Depakote is effective?
« Reply #3 on: Jul 22nd, 2003, 6:17pm » |
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... my doc put me on Prednisone for a week or however long until the depikote (had to stop, stomach problems) kicked in...
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