Psychiatric medication - Frequently asked questions

How do I know the medication is going to be effective? Will there be side-effects to medication? How long do I have to take them? Can I stop anytime? Dr Santosh Loganathan, additional professor of psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore, addresses some commonly asked questions about psychiatric medication.

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