Is it bad to go without taking anti depressants for more than 4 days?!


Question: Is it bad to go without taking anti depressants for more than 4 days!?
I haven't taken my anti depressants for 4 daysWww@Answer-Health@Com


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Although it is not advisable to stop on your own--if you are taking one of the serotonin-enhancing (uptake) types, and you are not experiencing any adverse effects, you are probably ok--but as soon as possible do report this to your doctor and if you do have mental or physical symptoms, then do seek medical advice or treatment!. You can usually call an advice line through your insurance or go to an emergency room without insurance or call up your nearest emergency room and ask to talk with a medical professional!.
These meds have a half-life--you can check this out online with an online layperson's version of the PDR-so it could very well be that even though it's been four days you do have some in your system!. All the more reason though to seek med!. advice, since you might not be experiencing the full effect of withdrawal now which could range from slight discomfort, headache etc!., to a real "crash" emotionally or--in a worse case scenario, depending on the medication and your own history--some serious symptoms!.

Anecdotally, I've known of people--and I personally have--gone off my meds for over a week(prozac) without suffering anything serious physically but did have some crying jags! EmmaWww@Answer-Health@Com

My sister takes Lithium and she said that her doctor told her it is very important to order her refill in extra plenty of time before her current one runs out because she should not go even one day without it!.

Due to a very upsetting event in my own life about 15 years ago, I was prescribed a mild anti depressant (amatryptilene) and I was not to go off of it at all and, then, I was weaned off of it slowly!.

The goal is to use the medicine properly, maintaining hormonal and chemical balances within the brain!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Don't know why you are taking them to begin with, like the reason, but you are better off without them!. If you feel alright after being off them for four days, don't worry about it!. Keep going!. If you start feeling depressed again, get yourself some natural help like from a Pastor or Priest, and they don't charge any fees!. Get away from whatever is causing you to feel depressed like work, friends, boyfriends!. Get another job, make new friends, get another boyfriend or husband whatever the case may be!. Always think positive and anywhere you go always go with a smile on your face, peace in your mind, and love in your heart!. When some bad thought enters your mind, say these words, Satan, in the name of Jesus get thee behind me, and that bad thought will go away!. I wish for you the very best in life young lady!. Say it, I deserve it, and you do!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

it depends on how reliant you are o the medication!. A withdrawl can hace a diverse range, for once, consult your doctor, or better yet, save hundreds of dollars and go for a walk, the endorphins secreted naturally make you feel better as well!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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