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Can stopping medication be life threatening?

April 26, 2017life medication stopping threatening

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Can stopping medication be life threatening?

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Yes. A person with bipolar disorder who does not receive treatment may lose years from her life. Researchers have shown that treatment can reduce suicide rates in patients. Stopping mood-stabilizing medication abruptly can be very risky and even a matter of life and death.