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A member asked:
I've been taking depakene for almost 10 years now, i know there are bad side effects. can you give me tips to keep healthy? i appreciate it.
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Don’t worry: After 10 years of regular use, you would have already experienced any short term or long term effects. Due to your concern, discuss this with your prescriber to determine if the benefits of remaining on this drug outweigh the risks. Good luck
Answered 3/3/2020
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