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Will consuming alcohol while taking Depakote cause behavioral changes?
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I am concerned about a relative who is taking Depakote (and other meds, I think) to control manic episodes (he has been diagnosed for many years as bi-polar). In recent months, he has started drinking a glass or two of wine and often appears to be drunk because of staggering around when he walks. He has also become extremely volitive in mood, becoming angry quite suddenly. He sometimes also bothers other people to the point of harassment, just by his attention and comments he makes. Could these behaviors be due to the Depakote, exacerbated by the alcohol? How should I approach him about getting his condition assessed? Better a medical doctor or a psychiatrist?
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HelloYou friend is starting to get poop out symptoms of manic episodes. It could have been initiated by irregular intake of medicines, induced by alcohol or alcohol intake could be initiated by re emergence of symptoms . Depakote will protect against the episode and never induce it. May be increase of dose of depakote is required, may be in combination of another mood stabilizer like SDA's DR SAATIISH JHUNTRRAA