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I am taking escitalopram 5 mg currently about 7-8 days... What is the normal period of taking this medicine normally... Though m started feeling little better... Is it okay to continue or stop... M asking here because i can't talk to my doc right now so ...
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There is a course of treatment which is formulated as per the symptoms one experiences. The action of antidepressants normally starts coming within 14 days of starting the treatment and then the dose is titrated or the treatment is continued as it is depending on the improvement. You need to continue the medications even if you feel better. Kindly do not discontinue them without a psychiatrist's advice
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Continue taking medicine till you consult your doctor
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Hi! Take it continue
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Pl continue to take medicine
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Dr. Era S. Dutta
Psychiatrist
17 yrs exp
Kolkata
If a car is going well at 60, and suddenly brakes are applied then there surely will be some mishap.
Medicines come as a specific period (course) of treatment , and need to be taken for that period of time.
Stopping them prematurely may:
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1. Cause relapse
2. Cause withdrawal
3. Cause worsening of symptoms
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Reach out to your psychiatrist
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DONOT stop suddenly
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Dr. Anshul Mahajan
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