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Major Depressive Disorder
Question: Major depressive disorder
Till when these medicines goes on generally
Brief Answer:
Long term
Detailed Answer:
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It varies from one person to another. Some are able to overcome their symptoms with lifestyle measures like regular meditation and yoga, stress relief measures, alternative medicines, etc. They may reduce the dose or discontinue medicine as suggested by their doctor.
Others take these medicines for long time depending on the side effects tolerability of the person.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee Punj
Long term
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
It varies from one person to another. Some are able to overcome their symptoms with lifestyle measures like regular meditation and yoga, stress relief measures, alternative medicines, etc. They may reduce the dose or discontinue medicine as suggested by their doctor.
Others take these medicines for long time depending on the side effects tolerability of the person.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee Punj
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