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I take anti psychotic for my anxiety and depression. i'm 22. will they deteriorate my brain and kill me?

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Psychotropic: Please discuss your medication with your Psychiatrist and your Pharmacist who can review the side effects and answer questions you have about long-term use. Anti-psychotic drugs can help you. It is important to have the right one for you.

Answered 6/28/2017

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