A member asked:

My doctor told me to stop meds cold turkey. is this right?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unclear : You did not mention what the medicine is. If is an antidepressant or anti anxiety agent I would taper the drug. Ask your doctor if there are any side effects of the drug you are stopping.

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Discontinuing meds.: Depends on the medication, how long u been on it, what other medications are taken concurrently, what it was prescribed for, etc.

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor told me to stop meds cold turkey. is this right?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michel answered

Dr Anyanwu agreed

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Anyanwu and 4 doctors agreed

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