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I'm taking psychiatric medicines, how long before they start helping?
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Medications effects: It depends on what medication you are taking and for what.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: It depends on the medication and condition. Some medications work quickly. Others may take days, or even weeks to work (for example antidepressants can take up to a month to start to show an effect).
Answered 4/18/2014
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