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Depression
Frequently Asked Questions
12. I have been taking an antidepressant
for a while, and now I am feeling better. Can I stop taking
it?
Stopping medication should be done only under a doctor's
supervision. They need to be gradually stopped to give the body
time to adjust. Although they are not habit-forming or addictive,
antidepressants should not be stopped abruptly because that can
cause withdrawal symptoms or the depression may return. If your
depression is chronic or keeps returning, you may need to stay on
the medication for a long time. (Answer continues on next
page.)
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