Why did switching from my previous multi-medication treatment?which kept my mood stable despite causing weight gain?to a simpler regimen of Depakote XR, Nexito Forte, and Quitipin make me feel extremely depressed and suicidal, and what should I do next? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why did switching from my previous multi-medication treatment?which kept my mood stable despite causing weight gain?to a simpler regimen of Depakote XR, Nexito Forte, and Quitipin make me feel extremely depressed and suicidal, and what should I do next?

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Why did switching from my previous multi-medication treatment?which kept my mood stable despite causing weight gain?to a simpler regimen of Depakote XR, Nexito Forte, and Quitipin make me feel extremely depressed and suicidal, and what should I do next?

Asked by Female, 34 · 28 days ago

Dr. S Aneela

M. Pharm (Pharmacology)., PhD

28 days ago

Switching medications can deeply affect your brain chemistry. Transitioning from your stable regimen to divalproex sodium (Depakote XR), escitalopram with clonazepam (Nexito Forte), and quetiapine (Quitipin) can temporarily destabilize your mood, sometimes leading to severe depression or suicidal thoughts. This is a known risk during medication transitions, but it can be managed safely. Your safety is the absolute priority. Please contact your prescribing doctor immediately, visit the nearest emergency room, or reach out to a local crisis helpline. Please do not change your doses without medical supervision.

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Why did switching from my previous multi-medication treatment?which kept my mood stable despite causing weight gain?to a simpler regimen of Depakote XR, Nexito Forte, and Quitipin make me feel extremely depressed and suicidal, and what should I do next?

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