Recently I defeated my depression and I am completely escaped from this disease. I was on medication mirtazapine 30 mg which my doctor now reduced to 22 n half mg since two months. I battled with this disease since june 2019. And I am on medication mirtaz since 3 august 2019 and ambulax .25 mg n zapiz .25 which I took around two months .my question is how long I have to take mirtaz as I am responding good to the reduced amt of. Medicines.

Dr. Rashmi NavelkarPsychiatrist11yrs exp

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If it was the first episode then you can be off medications now. I believe your doctor is slowly tapering your medications. You are maintaining well is a good sign. From 22.5 mg he will decrease to 15 gm, then 7 mg, then stop. Tapering can be done every 15 days to 1 month depending on your response. If you hv any other query feel free to ask.  

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Dr. Saranya DevanathanPsychiatrist51yrs exp

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Dear Poonam, Congratulations for defeating depression. How long will be the treatment - depends of the diagnosis of depression. Very few depressions need long term antidepressant. Usually about 6 months of mirtaz and gradual reduction of dose and stopping will be done by your doctor. Please discuss with her/him. 

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Mr. Senthilkumar LPsychologist18yrs exp

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Good day Friend. Nice to hear your recovery from depression. Well done. Consult your treating doctor who knows your history on the reduction or stopping of medication. To retain this improvement and to avoid or to handle such emotional problems in future, you need to adopt few alternative solutions in parallel. Ex, make few changes in your lifestyle routine, modify your diet, learn and practice relaxation techniques or meditation or yoga, improve your relationship with family and friends, learn some art or passion to spend quality time etc. Be positive. You will be alright soon. Reach me online for any further assistance.  

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Dr. Soumen KarmakarPsychiatrist9yrs exp

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Ideally, for the first episode of the disease - 9-12 months course of medication is necessary after you are symptom-free. But that depends on other symptoms you had (co-morbidities), adherence to treatment etc.  

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