As someone who writes prescriptions every day- not just for psychiatric medications- I find it very frustrating when people don't take their meds as directed, especially life-saving ones. I try to explain the risks, benefits and consequences for every medication I prescribe. However, in the end, it's the patient's decision. If you cannot bear the side effects, than you have the right to stop taking them. Of course, if I think you are deliberately sabatoging your health, than it's my right to stop seeing you.

Every provider places the bar in different places on this issue, but it is generally accepted that non-compliance with medication can be a valid reason to terminate care. I would imagine it is similar with a t.