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I want to get off pills. can i just stop taking my antidepressant and anxiolytic?
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No: It is not advised to stop without consulting with a doctor to see if you are ready and come up with a weaning schedule. If you do, you greatly increase your risk of having recurrent problems that can be even more severe.
Answered 8/4/2015
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