It varies from person to person and ideally it would be your doctor that answers this for you.
If it would help I can give my view on my own medication -
I had issues with medication compliance and when I agreed to go back on medication my GP told me ideally I needed to be on my medication for at least 2 years to gain some stability this is now 4 years ago and I am still medicated. I would love to come off my medication but I need the stability that the medication brings even if it isn't perfect. I have now reached the point in my recovery where I can envisage a time when I won't require a prophylaxis medication even so I think it this will be 2-5 years down the line.
I think it is very personal whether the pros and cons of a medication out weigh the pros and cons of no or minimal mediation and then there are the pros and cons of long term prophylaxis medication versus firefighting/episodic medication.
What does your team have to say on the matter?
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