Posted by Sebastian on July 15, 2004, at 11:21:31
In reply to ANTI DEPRESSANTS FOR LIFE IT IS POSSIBLE ? SAFE ?, posted by Tony C. on July 13, 2004, at 11:40:51
I would not switch untill I had a equaly or better replacement. I have PTSD, and take meds for 7 years now. I was told to take them for life, and that they are perfectly safe. If the drug is bad for your liver they would not let you take it for too long unless it was the only option. I took depakote for a year, till they found out the zyprexa works better for me and its not bad for my liver. So now I have all the right meds, which I can take for the rest of my life. Did the doctor say you were having liver problems? If not I'm sure you can take it a little while longer or maybe they let you take it forever if your liver stays ok. They would have to check that once a year or so for signs of failing. But if your liver is up to it you can take it as long as you want. Just tell the doctor how well the med is working for you. Most likely they want you to stop taking it is because the risk is there, and your doctor wants to look out for your best interests. But if a posible liver problem does not outwight the anti depressant effects you can probably take it.
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