if my meds arent working should i stop taking them?or should i give them longer to set in?
2006-07-04 19:26:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
You don't mention how long you've been taking your meds. Regardless, you should NEVER stop, increase or change your meds without first talking to your Doctor. If you feel they are not effective, you should contact your Doctor right away. Some meds do take time to become fully effective, so don't give up yet, but follow up with your Dr as soon as you can.
2006-07-04 19:31:50 · answer #1 · answered by Laura W 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what the meds are, what your diagnosis is and if you feel you match that diagnosis. Do some reasearch and you may want a second opinion. It is possible you were misdiagnosed. You could have another disorder that is complicating this one. You also might need to be on a different yet similar medication prescribed for the same illness or you might simply need a higher dose. It also depends on how long you've been taking it. You really don't give a whole lot of info. in your question. The medical and also psychiatric fields are not a one size fits all application because all our bodies are different and require different things. So, there is no one set by the book answer that will work for everyone.
If you have only been taking the medication for one or two days, obviously you are not going to notice any results yet unless of course it is for a cold or is a pain reliever. Psychiatric medication usually take a couple week to change your body system adequately and the person taking them usually is not the one to notice a diffence in their thinking or behavior.
I hope this answers your question.
2006-07-04 21:17:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should give the meds more time to work. Most medicines take 4 to 6 weeks to kick in and take full effect. If wanting to stop taking them, don't do that. Talk to your doctor about getting off them. They will help you wean yourself off them. Don't just stop taking them at once though. It not a good thing to do and could turn out bad. The best bet would be to give it time and wait a few weeks if you just started taking them. If not feeling better than, than go see your doctor for help and they will help you to go in the right direction.
2006-07-04 19:39:05 · answer #3 · answered by jacoboctober11 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how long have you been on these` meds and for what disorder if its a anti dep. then honestly it can take 4 to 6 to 8 weeks before you see any chane but dont get dicouraged it will pay off in the end. remember these meds are trying to change your brain chemistry let them work :) tc hun
Brandi
2006-07-04 19:41:53 · answer #4 · answered by brandi_23sc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your meds aren't working, you should keep taking them and see your doctor as soon as possible. If you were to stop taking them completely, you could have adverse effects.
Best wishes! :)
2006-07-04 19:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by bettywitdabigbooty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
certain meds take longer than others to reach therapeutic level
ask your Md who prescribed meds, before stopping them
2006-07-04 19:30:21 · answer #6 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your Dr. Tell him/her the meds don't work & see what your options are.
2006-07-04 19:36:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the 1st 2 above
2006-07-04 19:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by winkcat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your doctor.
dont mess around with meds too much.
ask your doctor.
2006-07-04 19:30:02 · answer #9 · answered by indiancheef 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The safe thing to do is ask your doctor
2006-07-04 19:43:30 · answer #10 · answered by Giggles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋