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I am on meds for depression and feeling id like to now come off them, but afraid the deep depression will return, what should i do?

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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Talk : To your doctor. They can start to taper you down. Also they can monitor for any signs of relapse. But don't stop unless under doctors supervision

Answered 9/9/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Depression: Not sure how long you have been on the medications. I usually recommend a year after the person has shown a full response to the medication. I recommend life-long medication for 3 or more episodes of major depression. D/W your physician/ psychiatrist to see if a slow taper would be appropriate at this time. Take care.

Answered 9/9/2014

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