Is hard on females...it can cause PCOS (polycystic ovaries) and other
hormonal disruptions. Not good for mood disorders.
http://www.psycheducation.org/hormon...polycystic.htm
PCOS affects insulin and sugar metabolism which can be very bad for mood swings.
Depakote also depletes l-carnitine which affects metabolism big time.
You can have blood tests to see if this is happening.
Also zinc supplements can help with hair loss, in some patients.
But Depakote also affects liver functioning as well. You are probably doing periodic liver tests.
You might consider discussing a change in mood stablizer for her.
Discuss this with the doctor. Options include, Lamictal, Tegretol, or
Keppra. This would be your doctor's decision.
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