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Sudden withdrawal from antidepressants

2021-06-30 05:08:04
I have taken antidepressants for 3 months and then i suddenly stop taking it 5 months before only.Can i get some problems now since i stopped taking it suddenly(without doctors advice) but however it have been nearly 5 months since i have stop taking it.Does after 5 months also it can have negative effect or the symptoms of sudden withdrawal of antidepressants last only for few weeks?
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Very Unlikely, it must be that the old issues are resurfacing.
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Should consult with your doc.

Answered2021-06-30 06:00:28

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After 5 months of stopping your treatment u won't get any withdrawl symptoms .If u r experiencing the previous symptoms again probably u have relapsed.

Answered2021-06-30 06:00:02

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