Depakote Withdrawal

Have reduced Depakote, as it gave me painful sensation of numbness and tingling, still have this 8days after not having any. Other reason for not wishing to continue this regime was severe fatigue, used to run regularly, could only manage a few yards, every step was an effort.
Also No motivation, strange feelings of not being myself, irritability, which was horrid as I am normally very gentle ,kind person, do not ever want to go through this withdrawal again felt horrid for weeks, Practiced EFT and Yoga ,also mindfulness to ease chemical symptoms, heard online, that this was once used as an industrial solvent.
Psychiatrists, give too high a dose of reducing at 250mg. Research suggests that you must only reduce 10% a month,especially if you have been on drug for more thaN A FEW MONTHS,Hope these horrid sensations pass soon. I did not feel it had any positive benefits. Hope my experience gives some insight to others.

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Hello, Rosie! How are you? I'm sorry about what you've experienced.

The FDA does list those as being possible side effects of this medication, the personality changes are usually a huge red flag that mean you have to stop taking it and try a different medication. It may also cause weight gain and memory loss.

Thank you so much for posting your experience to help others.

Is there anything I can help with?

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