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Hello. I'm A 20 Year Old Female. I've Been On

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Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Question: Hello. I'm a 20 year old female. I've been on depression medicines since 4 years. took many medicines from any early age which now scares me. My doctor has prescribed me pacitane, trinicalm and penridol (once a week). although i feel like stopping the medicines because i don't want to be dependent on it anymore. My doctor has asked me to stop the medicines for now but I'm not too sure of stopping medicines abruptly. I'm tired of this dilemma of medicines. I've been to 5 doctors since the age of 16 and none of them have given me a proper diagnosis. what should I do?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Drug tapering is required

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

I have worked through your attached query in detail

I can certainly understand your concern

You have been treated with multiple drugs.

This can have higher risk of side effects.

It's not advisable to stop drugs abruptly.

It's advisable gradually taper the drug dosages over a period of 2 to 3 weeks by consulting your physician.

Post your further questions if any.

Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Hello. Thank you for the answer. But are you a psychiatrist?
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes indeed

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am

Yes my current speciality is Psychiatry.

Post your further questions if any
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Hello. I'm A 20 Year Old Female. I've Been On

Brief Answer: Drug tapering is required Detailed Answer: Hello Ma'am I have worked through your attached query in detail I can certainly understand your concern You have been treated with multiple drugs. This can have higher risk of side effects. It's not advisable to stop drugs abruptly. It's advisable gradually taper the drug dosages over a period of 2 to 3 weeks by consulting your physician. Post your further questions if any. Thank you.