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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 431530" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Well once they get the Depakote to therapuetic levels he may not need such a high dose. No doubt they'll check his bloodwork after a bit to check the valproate levels. Is it the regular Depakote or the ER (extended release)? difficult child 2 takes 1000mg of the ER, and has been at that level for about three years now with good results. It really does a job on keeping manic symptoms in check, though it doesn't cover everything and thus the Seroquel XR that he takes (and he takes A LOT -- 400mg lunch time and 600mg bedtime -- and I'm to give him 100mg regular Seroquel PRN, which I had to do last week and the week before that because he was bouncing off the walls every afternoon). Sedation is an issue, and some days are worse than others (falling asleep in class). But we've tried backing off on first Seroquel XR, then the Depakote ER, and we just cannot do without either of these medications at their current levels otherwise symptoms come back with a vengeance. The tradeoffs are just not worth it.</p><p> </p><p>VERY glad to hear you are so pleased with the current psychiatrist -- when that magic happens, they are worth their weight in GOLD. I will keep my fingers crossed that they can stabilize him over the next few weeks and that he does get to go to camp -- it is SO important for these kids to have something to look forward to!</p><p> </p><p>And yes, many bridges are best left for crossing much, MUCH later... one day at a time is the best approach during times like this!</p><p> </p><p>Hang in there and use this respite time to its full advantage!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 431530, member: 3444"] Well once they get the Depakote to therapuetic levels he may not need such a high dose. No doubt they'll check his bloodwork after a bit to check the valproate levels. Is it the regular Depakote or the ER (extended release)? difficult child 2 takes 1000mg of the ER, and has been at that level for about three years now with good results. It really does a job on keeping manic symptoms in check, though it doesn't cover everything and thus the Seroquel XR that he takes (and he takes A LOT -- 400mg lunch time and 600mg bedtime -- and I'm to give him 100mg regular Seroquel PRN, which I had to do last week and the week before that because he was bouncing off the walls every afternoon). Sedation is an issue, and some days are worse than others (falling asleep in class). But we've tried backing off on first Seroquel XR, then the Depakote ER, and we just cannot do without either of these medications at their current levels otherwise symptoms come back with a vengeance. The tradeoffs are just not worth it. VERY glad to hear you are so pleased with the current psychiatrist -- when that magic happens, they are worth their weight in GOLD. I will keep my fingers crossed that they can stabilize him over the next few weeks and that he does get to go to camp -- it is SO important for these kids to have something to look forward to! And yes, many bridges are best left for crossing much, MUCH later... one day at a time is the best approach during times like this! Hang in there and use this respite time to its full advantage!!! [/QUOTE]
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