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Is it possible to stop antidepressents?

2024-03-17 17:26:19
I am taking antidepressent medicine from last 5 years is it possible to stop antidepressent because sometime i try this to stop taking but it can shown symptoms again so it is difficult to leave
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It is possible, if you gradually tapper down medication as per your doctor suggestion and along with tapering try for councelling and therapy which will smoothen your journey without antidepressants. This process takes time but with patient’s motivation it is possible.
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While lowering dose if you get symptoms seek early help.

Answered2024-03-19 08:22:06

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Always taper off medicine that will causeess withdrawal symptoms

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It is possible but it has to be done gradually and under supervision to avoid a relapse
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Consult your treating psychiatrist or any other psychiatrist

Answered2024-03-17 18:17:30

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