Jeremiah 30:12 For thus saith the Lord, Thy bruise is incurable, and thy wound is grievous. 13 There is none to plead thy cause, that thou mayest be bound up: thou hast no healing medicines.
Whatsoever you do, and whatsoever you might be advised to do, we should remember that our bodies are the temple of The Holy Spirit, and as such there will be a close sympathy between the physical and the spiritual aspects of our being. The condition of the mind can be adversely affected by the condition of the body, and vice versa, thus, if it becomes necessary to use meds on a long-term basis, thorough investigation should be made as to how those drugs will affect you.
And if you do use them, if long term use might precipitate other conditions that you may not currently suffer with. The extended use of some meds could take a toll on the kidneys and other vital organs therefore our due diligence in researching what the long-term benefits or adverse consequences may be, should be done in most situations. There are times when because of some emergency or unexpected turn of events, persons might be put on certain meds to stave of death for a while.
These instances may not always afford you a choice in the matter, where you can count the cost, by weighing the pros and cons before proceeding. Medical conditions, emergencies and many ongoing treatments are not always monolithic, therefore you may be prescribed a sort of tailormade regimen to suit the situation you are in. Whatever might be the issue in most cases there would be long term effects from taking meds, and there are short term effects also.
Jeremiah 46:11 Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!