Bipolar Disorder Support Group
Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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Okay, the other day I tried to restart my meds w/o a Dr. and had some seizures do to Depakote overdose. The ER gave me a ton of Dilantin. Problem is I can only sleep in 3 hour blocks. Has anyone experienced this before? Is it a side effect or do I need to worry about an impending mania?

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I hadn't taken my meds in several months and went straight to my maximum dose. Dilantin is some kind of seizure med.

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my bro had epilepsy growing up and he has taken both of those for it... funny i havent heard of dilantin since he was a teenager. but completely makes sense why they'd giv it to ya if u had a seizure. depakote is the one med i've never tried out, so i have no idea how it works if u take a full dose... but I guess , like with lithium, i remember working up to the higher dose at first... well i Am glad to hear that u realized u needed to be back on ur meds.. but i'm so sorry u had that reaction... if u follow the doctors' orders u should def. not have another seizure........ sorry i'm prob. no help at all, ya know i'm here if ya need me!
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