GPT on Question 10, Sep 17

Feeling clearer may mean the medication was causing side effects, but feeling well does not always mean the underlying condition is gone. Some medicines can cause withdrawal or a dangerous return of symptoms if stopped suddenly—especially steroids, seizure medicines, antidepressants/benzodiazepines, antipsychotics or mood stabilizers, insulin, blood thinners, and heart/blood-pressure medicines.

Please contact the prescriber or a pharmacist today and tell them when you stopped and how you feel. Don’t restart, taper, or double a dose without guidance, since the safest plan depends on the medication.

What medication and dose was it, what was it prescribed for, how long had you taken it, and when did you stop?

Seek urgent care now for trouble breathing, chest pain, fainting, seizures, severe confusion/agitation, suicidal thoughts, or rapidly worsening symptoms.