Bipolar Disorde
"Best med I&#039;ve been on for Bipolar I. After 10 years on Lamictal as monotherapy, with continued mania and depression.  I was hospitalized and switched to Depakote. I&#039;m sad my doctors didn&#039;t try getting rid of the Lamictal sooner. I take 500mg (delayed-release) twice a day and, along with 80mg of Latuda, I haven&#039;t felt this stable or anxiety-free since I can remember. I&#039;m not dulled out, back to my normal, serene self. Depakote is known to work wonders for mania, and I can attest to this effect being noticeable right away. I have gained a few pounds but I&#039;m too happy with how calm, collected, and lucid I feel to think about letting Depakote go. No other side effects, and I don&#039;t find it highly sedating -- guess I&#039;m one of the lucky ones."