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How Long Will I Need To Take Bupron XL And Arpizol Despite Taking It For 10 Years?

I am taking two medicine at present ie 1. Bupron xl 150 2. Arpizol 2 I started taking medicine 10 years back. Doctor told that my medicine will stop. I want to know that whether I have to take medicine forever or it may stop? How many more years it will need to stop?
Sat, 29 Mar 2025
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Hi,

It is possible that the medication can be stopped but you would need to speak to your doctor to get weaned off if he or she thinks that it would be okay to discontinue it. Discontinuation would depend on your improvement in the conditions that led to them being prescribed, if you are thought to be stable and in a good place then it would definitely considered.

There are persons who are weaned off these types of medications if it is thought to be appropriate, with the long use, weaning would be necessary. Speak to your doctor when you have the chance and ask re possible discontinuation

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician
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How Long Will I Need To Take Bupron XL And Arpizol Despite Taking It For 10 Years?

Hi, It is possible that the medication can be stopped but you would need to speak to your doctor to get weaned off if he or she thinks that it would be okay to discontinue it. Discontinuation would depend on your improvement in the conditions that led to them being prescribed, if you are thought to be stable and in a good place then it would definitely considered. There are persons who are weaned off these types of medications if it is thought to be appropriate, with the long use, weaning would be necessary. Speak to your doctor when you have the chance and ask re possible discontinuation Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician