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Can lithium or depakote make you feel depressed? how common is this?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Yes: Lithium and Depakote are sedating as a side effect.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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