what makes people quit taking medication? very often it's denial that the problem is a real illness. another issue is intolerable side effects especially lethargy and weight gain. or the medication may not be working very well says edith harvey md staff psychiatrist with the hope program at the menninger clinic in houston. many people quit because they don't like their doctor says carrie bearden phd a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor of psychiatry at ucla. "usually the doctor saw them for five minutes gave them a drug and they didn't like the drug. not feeling listened to is a huge factor. "
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