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Answers to Common Medication-Related Questions

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Everyone has questions from time to time about their medications. Your pharmacist is a great resource to help answer these types of questions! Pharmacists are the medication experts on your healthcare team. They have extensive education about medications, how they interact with one another, and how they can support your health. Here, we provide some answers to common medication-related questions featuring one of ExactCare’s own clinical pharmacists, Reeya Patel, PharmD, BCMTMS.

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Is it dangerous to stop taking my mental health medications?

Yes. These medications help balance chemicals in your brain. Stopping them too quickly can cause a bad reaction, like:

  • Extreme tiredness
  • Mood swings
  • Trouble sleeping

You should never stop your medications because you’re feeling better. That likely means your medication is working.

Your body could get used to medications over time. Your brain can struggle to adjust if you stop taking them too fast.

This can make you feel worse. It can even cause withdrawal symptoms or make your symptoms worse.

It’s important to talk to your doctor before you make changes. They will come up with the best plan for you.

If you are an ExactCare patient with questions about your medication, call us at 1-877-355-7225. Our pharmacists are here to help!

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7176895/#:~:text=Adverse%20clinical%20effects%20of%20discontinuing%20psychotropic%20drug%20treatment%20include%20early,addition%20to%20increased%20psychiatric%20morbidity.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/expert-answers/antidepressant-withdrawal/faq-20058133


Information featured on the ExactCare website, including the Ask a Pharmacist page, should not be considered medical advice. Please consult your pharmacist or doctor for advice regarding your personal health situation. If ExactCare is your pharmacy, call us directly to talk to your pharmacist: 1-877-355-7225


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