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Suggest Medicine For Depression
Hi, i am really depressed. My dad is too, and he takes medicine for it. If I took one of his pills, would it help me? And please don't tell me if i should get it prescribed by a doctor or some shit. I just want to know if it's bad for my health or not.
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
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You have mentioned that you have depressive symptoms and your father is on anti-depressant drugs. See although the newer anti-depressant drugs are safe drugs and free of serious side effects still taking medicines without proper prescription is not advisable. It can cause side effects on health also. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for evaluation of depressive symptoms and to evaluate the type of depression. Some times depression improves with cognitive therapy alone. So dont take medicines without prescription.
Thanks
You have mentioned that you have depressive symptoms and your father is on anti-depressant drugs. See although the newer anti-depressant drugs are safe drugs and free of serious side effects still taking medicines without proper prescription is not advisable. It can cause side effects on health also. I would advise you to consult a Psychiatrist for evaluation of depressive symptoms and to evaluate the type of depression. Some times depression improves with cognitive therapy alone. So dont take medicines without prescription.
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