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Suffering with mental illness, not satisfied on taking Valance. Guidance?
human
Sir I have been suffering from depression or bipolar(Confused) disease for 11-12yrs.This time I am taking Valance OD 500 mg.My Psychiatrist doctor is Dr.Smita N Despanday,Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delh but I am not satisfied with her.Plz guide me which medicine should be taken or not.Without DR advise I have left medicine for 3 months.In future any problem may be. Plz guide me...
gpt
hello welcome to healthcare magic public forum Valance OD contains  divalproaex sodium which is a mood stabiliser used in bipolar disorder... however, there are various other drugs like lithium carbonate, carbamazepine, lamotrigine which can be used in your case....... But start your medication in close work up with psychiatrist Secondly you are not taking any medication now.......... so in future there is a possibility of further episodes as your illness is chronic If you can tell your problem in detail then i can guide you in a better way Good luck thanks