They should continue taking the medication for the time specified by their doctor, even if they are feeling better, in order to prevent a relapse of the depression.

即使他们正感觉好起来了，但是为了避免抑郁复发，他们也应该按他们的医生规定的时长继续服用药物。

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The researchers say it is important for people already taking tricyclic antidepressants not to stop taking the medication as a result of this study, but to see their GP if they are worried.

研究人员说，对已经服用三环类抗抑郁药的人们来说，不要因为这个研究停用药物是重要的，但是如果他们忧虑的话，去看他们的GP。

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The researchers accept many people believe the drugs do work for them, but argue that could be a placebo effect - people feel better simply because they are taking a medication which they think will help them.

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Patients will be asked to keep a record of the dose and how often they are taking the medication.

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Recent studies show clearly that when people believe they are taking an active medication but are receiving a placebo their brains activate in much the same way -- but to a lesser degree -- as their brains do in response to the active medication.

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