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(Message started by: snook on Sep 19^th, 2005, 3:02pm)

Title: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buzz!
Post by snook on Sep 19^th, 2005, 3:02pm

:-/ :-[ :-X >:( :'( [smiley=confused.gif] [smiley=argue.gif][color=Red][/color hey all, im writting fast, buzz in other room, the good news is buzzs ch have been gone for 6, to 7,months for NOW. But he is still taking depacote( hope that is the write spelling). Anyway since the ch and his extreme pain from his back hes gone into a deep depresion . the va is suppose to set him up with a shrink, but my ? is or whats happening is his whole personality has changed hes very impatient, fast tempered. he made a mistake the other day and took the depacote in the morning the other day and i mean he WAS handful, now he is not violent or anything like that, and i love him dearly and he loves me dearly BUT HE HAS BECOME A REAL ------------- TO LIVE WITHAND I THINK ITS PARTLY FROM THAT DAM DEPACOTE..... I mean if heS do NEhave the chs anymore I say dont take it I mean there are other facters in play here but that damm drugDEPACOTE is what I think is whats making him REALLY,,,,,,,,,, HARD TO DEAL WITH. Im trying to back off give him his space and still letting him know Im here for him BUT ITS TEARING ME APART. Sorry for the rambling if anyone has had any experiance with depacote and can share I mean I could really use some advice PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND, IM AT MY WITTS END REALLY THANKS GUYS SNOOK (HOPE YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THIS IM SHAKING RIGHT NOW HES BEEN HAVING CHEST PAINS NOW, BEEN TO DOCTOR SO AS YOU CAN SEE IM REALLY IN NEED OF SOME FRIENDSHIP, I DONT REALLY HAVE ANY CLOSE FRIENDS I CAN TALK TO ABOUT THIS DAMM THAT DEPACOTE I REALLY DONT THINK THAT SHIT IS GOOD FOR HIM EVEN THOUGH IT WAS THAT DEPACOTE THAT STOPPED THE CHS BUT WHY KEEP TAKING IT I DONT UNDERSTAND .HES GOT APPTS FOR THE CHEST PAINS AND TO SEE A SHRINK FOR THE DEEP DEPPRESION AND ANYZIETY(spelled wrong) but hes so bad tempered anymore and i really believe depacote is a big part of this alright enough im sorry snook [smiley=bigcry.gif] [smiley=argue.gif] [smiley=confused.gif] [smiley=bloos.gif] [smiley=smokin.gif] [smiley=worried.gif] smoking my brains out

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by vig on Sep 19^th, 2005, 3:04pm

if the headaches are gone, then taper down.

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by E-Double on Sep 19^th, 2005, 5:33pm

on 09/19/05 at 15:04:57, vig wrote:

if the headaches are gone, then taper down.

Ditto!

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by unsolved1 on Sep 19^th, 2005, 7:07pm

I agree with the others ... if the headaches have stopped, think about tapering down and quitting altogether.

As a general rule, if you believe a med is causing any unwanted side effects, consult with a doctor as soon as possible.

Goodluck
UNsolved

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by Kris_in_SJ on Sep 19^th, 2005, 7:11pm

As above, Snook. My motto is "when the clusters are gone, the meds are gone!" Gradual weaining off. Talk to the docs ASAP!

Kris

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by millie the episodic on Sep 19^th, 2005, 9:35pm

Sometimes I think we give the drs too much authority. :-/The drs. can only tell you about the side effects that has been reported to them. [smiley=huh.gif] And we all know that different meds interact differently and they also affect people differently. If something is causing more problems that it is fixing, I don't think you need a dr to tell you to GET OFF OF IT. :-XIf his headaches are gone get him off the meds so his body can rest from that, then he will be more able to deal with his other issues, hell the meds may be his issue. :o Call the neuro and tell them you are taking him off the Depacote, but use your heart, who knows him better than you. Millie :-*

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by BMoneeTheMoneeMan on Sep 19^th, 2005, 9:44pm

Stay strong snook. Some people deal with the CH in different ways. Maybe it does have something to do with the depocoe, maybe not.
See some docs, find out.
BMonee

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by nani on Sep 19^th, 2005, 10:20pm

Hiya snook! I miss seeing you here. Please come back more often, you have friends here. I'm sorry Buzz is going through this. I'm even more sorry that you're having to go through even more. :(
I agree with the others about getting off the Depakote, if he's not in cycle now. Maybe the other doctors can get him to do so. I'm sending prayers and vibes for both of you. Keep us posted, OK? hugs, nani

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by Pinkfloyd on Sep 20^th, 2005, 12:30am

on 09/19/05 at 15:02:52, snook wrote:

:-/ :-[ :-X >:( :'( [smiley=confused.gif] [smiley=argue.gif][color=Red][/color hey all, im writting fast, buzz in other room, the good news is buzzs ch have been gone for 6, to 7,months for NOW. But he is still taking depacote

When was the last time he had any liver function tests done???
With this med he should have them a MINIMUM Of every six months.
If the clusters are gone because the cycle has ended, and he has no cluster activity at all to remind him he is still in cycle but its being blunted by the Depakote, he should taper off it IMHO. If its no longer needed to regulate his system to treat clusters, then its all its doing is f*c*ing with systems that would normally be properly functioning. Many docs like cluster patients to stay on their meds during the off-cycle times just so they don't have to suffer through a build up to therapeutic levels when the cycle begins again. Sort of a primer course. Again, in my honest opinion, this med is way to dangerous and mind/body altering to stay on it during the off-cycle times.
Although depression is not one of the major worries directly attributed to depakote, the related side effects that ARE directly related are enough to make a man/woman want to lay down and cry or tear pictures off a wall.

Please check out this link...
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/dival_ad.htm
and read it and then click on the "Warnings and Precautions" link near the top of the page. Read it carefully, print it out and circle all the applicable side effects that he may be experiencing......and call the doc.
If he hasn't had a liver function test for more than 6 months.....DEMAND ONE, ASAP.

And that goes for the rest of you on Depakote too....I don't want to find anyone here on a liver transplant message board. :'(
I already have one friend that has to be constantly monitored due to depakote induced liver damage.

Snook, I'm sorry if I am scaring you but I really hate this med. >:(

Bobw

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP,I think DEPACOTE is killing my buz
Post by giffy76 on Sep 20^th, 2005, 9:12am

Depakote has never messed with my moods and I've been on it for 3 yrs. but I stop takeing it when my cycle ends. I agree with everyone else. Taper off the meds if he's out of cycle.