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How Long Can Valprol Be Taken?

I am taking medicines for depression for many years say 25 years,at present i am taking Valprol cr 500,Sarta100 twice a day. I got relief from these medicines from multiple episode of depression. Is it right to continue the medicines as i am 59 years old and i am also suffering from type-2 diabeties. If I stop these medicines what are the chances.
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Go for Liver function test once in 3-4 months.. If liver function test is within normal limit, you may continue the drug if needed.

It's better to reduce the dosage very very gradually and see for the relapse of symptoms. Maintenance of dose can be as low as 25mg for Serta and 125mg for Valprol. But all these should be done under supervision of a Psychiatrist..Dose reduction should be well informed to your family members as changes in your symptoms definitely gives them a hint to consult a psychiatrist.

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How Long Can Valprol Be Taken?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Go for Liver function test once in 3-4 months.. If liver function test is within normal limit, you may continue the drug if needed. It s better to reduce the dosage very very gradually and see for the relapse of symptoms. Maintenance of dose can be as low as 25mg for Serta and 125mg for Valprol. But all these should be done under supervision of a Psychiatrist..Dose reduction should be well informed to your family members as changes in your symptoms definitely gives them a hint to consult a psychiatrist. I hope I have solved your query. Feel free to ask further questions.