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My mother was on anti depressants, plus much more 40 yrs now at 75 due to medical problems doctors have decided to stop all pills. any danger here?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't know: if she had depression, anxiety or another condition. Symptoms of the treated condition might return. Take care.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Depends: Some have adverse effects, more dangerous than benefit. Be more specific....name, dose, other associated medical condition.

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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A member asked:

My mother was on anti depressants, plus much more 40 yrs now at 75 due to medical problems doctors have decided to stop all pills. any danger here?

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Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

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