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HI everyone hope all is well with everyone! I'm terrified myself i started the depakote this morning and stopped the buspar,wellbutrin and the three times a day seroquel i'll start the big dose of seroquel tonight which is giving me anxiety to i've heard of people taking bigger doses my dose is 200mgs i just don't want to be a zombie. The dr wants me to take it 3 hrs before I go to bed which like a dummy I forgot to ask why. I'm so worried I keep telling myself the er is right here in town if you need it and you'll be ok so if any of you have any words of encouragement,reassurance,support I would greatly appreciate it today. Thank You April

AprilT
When I first started on my medication I was extremely anxious,and like you was worried about certain side affects,and everything that goes with it.Try the relaxation tape,when you are feeling anxious,and let your doctor know that you ae feeling the way that you are.Good Luck

April,

I can understand that you are nervous about starting medications, the meds you have been given are pretty powerful. However, it is important to know that if you feel side effects, they are only temporary, lasting a few hours, and you can stop taking the meds if you want.

Is it a psychiatrist who has prescribed these medications for you? Since you have taken Seroquel 3x daily until now, it seems unlikely that you would have any adverse reactions to it now. You already know how it affects you. It doesn't really matter why he wanted you to take it 3 hours before going to bed - you could just ask him next time.

Maybe it's a comfort to hear that my stepdaughter was actually allergic to Depakote and had to discontinue it, but her reactions were only short-term and consisted of hives and such. It was not a horrible experience, she just itched and had to stop taking it. She was put on Lamectal instead, which is a wonderful medication. Don't know why you are taking Depakote, but in case you don't like it, maybe you can talk to your doctor about Lamectal.

I also know a psychiatrist who says that doctors start patients off on way too high dosages - she starts you out on half of the starter dose and then slowly increases it as needed.

Good luck!