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Stopping medication .please help

2024-01-01 15:56:38
Dear dr.i was under medication for 20 yrs ..No symptoms now.Can I stop medicines and how.was consulting Dr from Thrissur.Not able to see now ..I think I have recovered now
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Hi... the decision about continuing or discontinuing medications depends on many factors like the nature of your illness, duration of illness, symptom free period, presence of any associated medical illness etc.
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kindly consult for further discussion and management

Answered2024-01-02 09:25:00

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If you are doing well and wish to stop the medications, it has to be considered by the treating doctor by gradually tapering down the dose, if it can be done for the condition. Consult a doctor in person or online. Good luck

Answered2024-01-01 18:21:36

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20 long years treatment cannot be stopped suddenly. Gradual tapering of medication is required.
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You may book online consultation with me on Practo for more details and further treatment.

Answered2024-01-01 16:07:21

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Heyy I can help you better with further treatment course needed. U can connect me via whatsapp on seven zero eight two zero two two zero six two.

Answered2024-01-01 16:01:54

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Hello, You should discuss with your treating psychiatrist. Medication need to be decreased gradually not to b stopped abruptly.

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