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Can I Discontinue Epilem And Zoloft For Depression?
After the suicide of my beloved nephew 2 1/2 years ago, I experienced a week long period where I do not remember anything. I was hospitalised for "a brief manic episode brought on by grief". When is it safe to wean myself from epilem and zoloft taken daily please?
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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For one manic episode, we prefer to give medication for 9 months only and if you are a symptomatic for last two and half years, in that case, after psychiatrist consultation, you can gradually taper down the drugs and stop them. In case, you feel any problem, you can consult us any time.
Thanks
Thanks for using healthcare magic
For one manic episode, we prefer to give medication for 9 months only and if you are a symptomatic for last two and half years, in that case, after psychiatrist consultation, you can gradually taper down the drugs and stop them. In case, you feel any problem, you can consult us any time.
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