Discontinuing Antidepressant Medications
Discontinuing Antidepressant Medications One in six people in the US is currently taking psychotropic drugs. paroxetine) and SNRIs (e.g. In 80% of cases, the medication is taken for long-term use and…
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Discontinuing Antidepressant Medications
One in six people in the US is currently taking psychotropic drugs. paroxetine) and SNRIs (e.g. In 80% of cases, the medication is taken for long-term use and predominantly involves new-generation antidepressants, such as SSRIs (e.g.
When patients want to stop taking these drugs and/or their physicians decide it is time for them to stop, substantial problems often can ensue. venlafaxine). About 50% of patients experience withdrawal symptoms that do not necessarily subside after a few days or weeks and may be severe and threatening.
Physicians often do not know what to do in these situations. As a result, patients experiencing the anguish and mental pain of withdrawal syndromes are unlikely to receive appropriate medical attention.Discontinuing antidepressants is a highly technical challenge that requires specific strategies. This handbook guides clinicians through each