Is it safe to take Depakote ER 1500 mg and Seroquel 800 mg?

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16 May 2011

Hello,

Interactions between your selected drugs

divalproex sodium ↔ quetiapine
Applies to: Depakote ER (divalproex sodium), Seroquel (quetiapine)
MONITOR: Central nervous system- and/or respiratory-depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased in patients taking multiple drugs that cause these effects, especially in elderly or debilitated patients.

MANAGEMENT: During concomitant use of these drugs, patients should be monitored for potentially excessive or prolonged CNS and respiratory depression. Ambulatory patients should be counseled to avoid hazardous activities requiring mental alertness and motor coordination until they know how these agents affect them, and to notify their physician if they experience excessive or prolonged CNS effects that interfere with their normal activities.

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helovesme 18 May 2011

I was changed from Seroquel to Seroquel XR with no results. I stopped the Seroquel XR cold turkey and was not taking anything. I had a really bad episode any way did not realize that I should not quit any of this medication like that, until now. Went to a Pyschiatrist instead of a PCP and she started me on the Depakote. I have been having these horrible sweating episodes. Having to change my clothes 3 and 4 times a day. Also, not able to sleep. Finally broke down and took a Seroquel 400 mg because it and the Ambien together always made me sleep. Guess what? The sweating has stopped and I finally got a good night's sleep. Have an appointment with Psychiatrist on Thursday. Thanks for all your info and help. Have a great day.

Helovesme

maso4169 18 May 2011

Hello,

You must always stop taking medications slowly, gradually under Dr.´s supervision.

Im happy you could sleep and are going to the Dr.- and you are welcome.

Take care.-

17 May 2011

Hello, a tad late perhaps in responding. I would be carefull, for the dose of the seroquel alone is very high. I believe that 500mg is just about the max. precribed for it. I suggest you moniter yourself, keep an eye out on how you are reacting to this combination, and letting your dr. know immediately if your reaction is negative.

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