Opinion on continuing antidepressants.

Have been having anti depressants since August when I got diagnosed with panic, anxiety n depression.am much better now.my psychiatrist wants me to reduce the anxiety pills slowly but wants me to continue taking the anti depressants for the upcoming 3months.i take inderal 10mg 4times a day & duvanta 60mg once a day.i do not want to get too dependent on the medicines and also tried to avoid but counseling wasn't working so was forced to start.i have a history of epilepsy and have taken medication for that for almost 10-15yrs leading to side effects.i wanted an opinion on whether taking anti depressants for almost 7-8months will lead to any side effects and whether at all I should continue taking it or can I stop.i also have very high insulin & cortisol so am right now trying to work on reducing my weight and bringing the insulin & cortisol down to normal levels.kindly suggest me whether I should continue as my doctor says or I can stop and if so how do I stop the anti depressants?