How do you ween off depakote?

Answer 1

Ah, could be tricky. Depends on what withdrawal symptoms you are experiencing but a common method is to slowly decrease dosage. For example, Day1/Day2 dose=2mg, day3/day4 dose=1mg, day5/day6 .5mg. Of course, you will still experience slight withdrawal, but the only way to get over it is to completely stop usage. This method can apply to many other benzodiazepines also.

Answer 2

Reduce the dose slowly over a period of weeks. I would try 15 days, and reduce the dose by 1/4 every 5 days. If the pills are tablets you can cut them to reduce the amount - first cut 1/4 off of each dose, then 1/2, then 3/4. If they are capsules you can take them apart, divide up the powder, then dissolve the remaining amount in some water. It will taste bad but it will work. If the withdrawal is too difficult at this rate, extend each period of time to 10 days.

If you are going to do this, I would do it as soon as possible. These drugs cause permanent changes in the brain, and the longer you take them the harder it is to stop. I would also suggest you find a new psychiatrist. I believe it is inherently immoral to prescribe these drugs to children. They are too young to understand the dangers and make an informed decision, and by the time they are old enough they may have already suffered permanent damage.

Answer 3

With the help of your doctor. You should not just stop taking your medicine on your own, but have your doctor figure out the best way to gradually cut down and stop. You should also replace the lithium with something else, because Bipolar disorder doesn't just go away and you're going to need medication if you want to stay out of the psychiatric hospital!

Answer 4

Do not attempt to titrate yourself off of depakote. Speak to your doctor. If you are taking depakote for sezuires you could cause your self to have seziures.

Answer 5

Only your physician can give you instructions on this.

Answer 6

take a little less everyday

Answer 7

?? Take less and less of it?