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A 25-year-old male asked:

Do people who are having trouble with life get prescribed antidepressants and antipsychotics? are they proved to be helpful or just had more problems?

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Dr. Clarence Lyons
Family Medicine 22 years experience
Depends: Some people can get these medications prescribed for having trouble with life. It depends on the trouble you are having, what you may be prescribed. If given in the right way for the right reasons the medication can be helpful. But, potential risks come with all medications.
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Dr. Rhonda Simons
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Happy Brains: Many people can benefit from anti-depressants/anti-psychotics; however, knowing if you are able to make your own neurotransmitters is important! about 84% of us population can no longer make enough of their own serotonin, dopamine, ; nor-epi. This is caused by abn genes (mthfr 677 ; 1298) having a defect can make depression ; anxiety worse. The tmt is safe! l-methylfolate 15mg, 50mg p5p ; 4mgb12.
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Last updated Jun 18, 2018

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