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Do Suicidal Thoughts Subside After Taking A New Anti Depressant?
Question: if you start taking a new anti depressant and have some suicidal thoughts will they eventually subside ?
Brief Answer:
Yes they will subside eventually, no need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. Yes in most of the individuals with depressive disorders when a new anti depressant is started the drugs start showing effects in about 4-5 weeks. So if you are having suicidal thoughts then they will start to decrease eventually. No need to worry, continue to take the medicines without any fear.
Thanks. If you have more doubts please ask again. Take care
Yes they will subside eventually, no need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries
I can understand your concern. Yes in most of the individuals with depressive disorders when a new anti depressant is started the drugs start showing effects in about 4-5 weeks. So if you are having suicidal thoughts then they will start to decrease eventually. No need to worry, continue to take the medicines without any fear.
Thanks. If you have more doubts please ask again. Take care
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