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Mental health medications can be lifesaving when used correctly.
But they are sometimes prescribed too quickly, without lifestyle changes or follow-up.
Possible long-term effects include:
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Weight gain
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Sexual dysfunction
Medication should be part of a plan, not a lifelong default.
Why Patients Are Rarely Warned
Many side effects don’t appear immediately.
They develop slowly—over months or years.
And unfortunately, some patients are told:
“That’s just aging.”