Bipolar Disorde
"I have been through so many medications it&#039;s ridiculous... most of them didn&#039;t work AND caused severe side effects. The last one I was on before Depakote was lamotrigine (which really is better for bipolar II, from what I understand). I tend to run very manic (and don&#039;t have a thyroid anymore - cancer), so my doc and I decided this would probably be my best option. None of the new drugs worked on me. Depakote has been amazing. I can think a lot more clearly and I&#039;m still me - just a lot more toned down. I&#039;ve had no negative side effects except a slight tremor, but I&#039;m also on xanax for severe anxiety, so its only noticeable when it&#039;s time for that. No weight gain, either. In fact, my appetite decreased. I haven&#039;t gained or lost, really."