PSA: If you are considering to quit taking any medication, talk to your doctor and make a a plan for a gradual and monitored change

There are many justified reasons for wanting to quit a particular medication. Side effects or other unwanted effects are the most common reasons why people quit their medications - but there are also those of us who wish to quit because of more or less rational reasons.

For any of these reasons, there is only one rule we in BipolarReddit wish to proclaim:

If you are considering to quit taking any medication, talk to your doctor and make a a plan for a gradual and monitored change.

This is important because suddenly stopping a medication may lead to "rebound," or worsening of bipolar disorder symptoms. Other uncomfortable or potentially dangerous withdrawal effects are also possible.

Be wise about this :)

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