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2018-04-24 17:00:49
I'm taking fluvoxamine, for depression. My doctor told me to taper it down. I have 100mg tablet, can I break it into half and tgen take it???
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Every mental disorder is treated with medicine and psychotherapy conjointly. Medicine help u to cover ur symptoms and help to to heal ur mental and physical health.Therapy helps to heal ur inner mind and shape ur thoughts and behaviour ,so that u can make positive attitude in every aspect pf life with out help of medicine.
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To cut the doses u must start counselling and therapy. Consult psychologist immediately Online or offline and try to build a healthy Mind.

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