Is it dangerous to stop taking my mental health medications?
It can be dangerous to stop taking mental health medications too quickly. 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!
Sources Behind This Post
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
