My psychiatrist prescribed pristiq 100mg and depakote 500mg for my depression. I have had some sudden mood swings (which happen very rarely). I'm about 130kgs/286lbs.

I have read, however, that depokote can cause hair loss, weight gain, and sluggishness. My goals now are to improve my depression so I can make more money and have the energy to exercise, eat better, and live a peaceful life with my kids. I can't take the risk of having the symptoms of depakote.

Can the 500mg dosage cause big losses for someone my weight (130kgs/286lbs)?

I need help to consider what to do now. This would be my first experience taking psychiatric medicine, and I'm about to give up.