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A member asked:
Can you suddenly stop taking depakote after two weeks at 750mg? medication was prescribed as a mood stabilizer.
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No: Everyone's body chemistry and drug tolerance/sensitivity is different. Whenever possible is best to titrate off psych meds, meaning take one every other day for a week and then one every three days the following in your case. Additionally always let your physician know what you're doing so s/he can better assist you when you go back for your next apt.
Answered 2/9/2016
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