Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
What could happen if i'm not taking my antidepressants when i should be?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Depression: Stopping antidepressants without a physician's supervision is very dangerous and can lead to severe depression and mood swings. Please consult your MD.
Answered 6/3/2017
3.8k views
Thank
You could have a: recurrence of depressive symptoms or discontinuation symptoms. Don't treat your brain like a ping pong ball - consistently take prescribed medications.
Answered 6/3/2017
671 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Why does it happen that when I'm on antidepressants my nocturnal emissions/wet dreams stops? Otherwise when im not they happen frequently.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Since I've been on antidepressants I'm wondering whether the medication could be why I sweat and get hot so easily? I can never cool down either.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What could happen if you start taking a new antidepressant without weaning yourself off of the old one?
Im getting headaches everyday sometimes I wake up with one could it be my antidepressant pills or is it something bad?
Could you tell me what happens if you overdose on antidepressants?
Could you tell me what happens if you take antidepressants and ecstasy at the same time?
I am afraid to take antidepressants for my troubles. What is the worse that could happen?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
