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Early Dementia & Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) | Last Active: Aug 11 1:15am | Replies (462)Comment receiving replies
@hraka13 good evening.
I was on Bi Polar medication
Depakote and Seroquel for 21 years. My cognitive issues started almost 3years ago and they were thinking it could be from the Meds, but the cognitive issues subsided.
Well in 2025 I had a couple mini strokes affecting cognitive function afterwards and it has been in decline since May 2025.
So we revisited the Depakote and Seroquel potential cause; so I got on board and we tapered me off over a 4 month period.
Last dose was December 9th.
Some side affects from withdrawal but not change in cognitive performance.
Side affects have all but gone.
And no BiPolar mood swings.
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@craigbyrom, I had a severe reaction to depakote. I am stable in carbamazepine (tegretol) and Sertraline (Zoloft) for about 23- 25 years now.
I don’t know what’s causing the confusion but I take it in stride most of the time. It can be a little unnerving - but I’m not embarrassed - when I’m having a conversation and I can’t recall certain words. Most people who know me are understanding. And if they’re not, that’s their problem