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How To Stop Addiction To Spasmoproxyvone?
My brother has been taking spasmoproxyvone for the last five years and now is taking almost four tabs daily.apart from this he is also on other anti depressants for the last twenty years.he is prone to mood swings and has been diagnosed as OCD .he looks unwell even tho' he eats normally and does not have diabetes or thyroid problems.we worry about his dependance on these medicines but he refuses to see a doctor since he is nit willing to reduce his medicine.pl advise.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Many people with mental illnesses develop substance abuse as well in an effort to self-medicate themselves. Please convince your brother to consult a good psychiatrist as correct treatment can make a lot of difference to his condition. Tell him that he has nothing to lose and he can go back to his previous regimen if the new treatment doesn't work out.
Best wishes.
Many people with mental illnesses develop substance abuse as well in an effort to self-medicate themselves. Please convince your brother to consult a good psychiatrist as correct treatment can make a lot of difference to his condition. Tell him that he has nothing to lose and he can go back to his previous regimen if the new treatment doesn't work out.
Best wishes.
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