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Expert Warns Against Abruptly Stopping Long-Term Medications, Recommends 6-Month Check-ups
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Expert Warns Against Abruptly Stopping Long-Term Medications, Recommends 6-Month Check-ups

Professor Dr. Osman Müftüoğlu advises against suddenly discontinuing long-term medications like antidepressants, cortisone, beta-blockers, epilepsy, and sleep drugs. He recommends a "medication check-up" every six months to re-evaluate necessity and manage potential side effects mistaken for new illnesses.

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