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Mar 15, 2018, 10:58 PM
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Hi, I was on antidepressant for the past 8 days but now I'm running out of med. I took Brintellix. Yesterday I stopped taking my med because I'm running out of it. I have no time to consult to my psychiatrist. Is it okay to stop taking it for a while? Because I may have no time at all to go there and get any further prescription. Also, I think the depression is under control while I'm on med and recently worsening.. I don't know because I'm not taking the med or it's caused by a recent life-stressing event happened just last night.
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Mar 16, 2018, 08:51 AM
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You need to ask your doctor. My feeling is that stopping your meds is not a good idea. Good luck.
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Mar 16, 2018, 09:03 AM
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Not sure I understand how this works, so you'll forgive me - can't you simply buy more meds?
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Mar 16, 2018, 09:32 AM
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From my past experience quitting meds is very hard mentally and emotionally. I hope it works for you. Every person is different.
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Mar 16, 2018, 11:18 AM
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Mar 17, 2018, 02:43 PM
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It's not bad withdrawal after only 8 days. Yoir feeling of depression was not likely improved by that short amount of time on it. You can always quit them and change your mind about taking them again later. Best wishes
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Mar 17, 2018, 02:52 PM
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If you quit you have to build up the level again in your bloodstream and who knows how long that will take. I did this with vraylar and it took very long to build it back up.
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Mar 17, 2018, 03:05 PM
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Why can't the pdoc call in a prescription for you?
Have you changed your mind about treatment? You will probably be okay; yet, it's always a good idea to let your pdoc know about any changes in meds prescribed. Be safe!   WC
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Mar 17, 2018, 04:08 PM
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I would check with the doc if you have any issues. A while back I started taking Viibryd; after about two weeks it started making me physically sick. So I stopped it of my own accord and soon went through horrible withdrawal. Kind of reminded me of movies and shows where they show an addict trying to get off a drug. Headaches, sweating, shivering, sleep problems. Almost a decade later it is still fresh in my mind.
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Mar 22, 2018, 08:01 AM
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thank you all for your responses, i really appreciate them
)just for update, i'm not taking any med anymore. the reason i stop taking it is only because i dont have time to meet the psychiatrist and my father just doesnt want me to go there anymore (i got a second opinion fr another psychiatrist and he said i didnt need med). i might experiencing withdrawal syndrome because i had suicidal thoughts that were really intrusive for the past few days but they're getting better by now. have a great day!
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