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Stop antidepressants
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I am on antidepressants (currently pexep 10 & betagal tr 20) from 1 & half years. But i am felling everything well from 3-4 months but I can't consult my doctor because of lockdown & some financial issues also. So I am continuously taking the above written medicines. But I am felling everything good & I want to stop the medication. Please help me into that. Can I stop this medicine immediately or I need to follow some other process?
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Dr. Madhureema Das
Psychiatrist
5 yrs exp
Kolkata
The antidepressants need to be taken for a maintenance period in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms as well as prevent relapse.So please do not stop it on your own without consultation with a psychiatrist.Let the doctor decide if it's the right time for you to stop it or not.
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Dr. Shabir Ahmad Dar
Addiction Psychiatrist
13 yrs exp
Srinagar
Stopping paroxetine may lead to withdrawal symptoms.Besides u r taking betablockers since long u surely need a private consultation
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