It is generally believed that antidepressants, medications used to fight depression, can create dependency. But contrary to this belief, they are medications that, with good control by both the doctor and the patient, do not create dependency. They are medicines intended for a long period of consumption (between nine and 12 months) when there has been one depressive episode; while patients with two depressive episodes may need them for up to two years without interruption. There are also some exceptional cases, where the patient will require treatment for life; but each patient is unique, as well as the treatment to be followed.<\/p>\n

Anxiolytics, a medicine intended to treat the symptoms of anxiety, can have side effects related to memory problems. Dr. Ruiz says that anxiolytics should be prescribed for a period of around four to 12 weeks and with doses specifically prescribed by the treating physician. However, if the patient does not follow the correct indications or is prescribed by someone without the necessary knowledge, memory problems can arise, since consuming anxiolytics for a longer time than needed has been associated with them.<\/p>\n