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I take medication for my mental health condition, is it true that if I quit smoking I will need a higher dose of medication?
I take medication for my mental health condition, is it true that if I quit smoking I will need a higher dose of medication?
No, in fact stopping smoking allows people on certain antipsychotic medications to reduce the dosage by up to 25%. This reduces the side effects and long-term risks associated with taking these medications.