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Sudden mood swings and depression a few months after being on apri/desogen/reclipsen. is this normal?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Med side effects: Reclipsen / Apri have been associated with depression. Discuss this with your treating provider.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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