Is withdrawal a
possibility with antidepressants?
Yes, almost any drug that works on the brain can cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop them abruptly. This is no big deal- if you want to discontinue a drug, just taper it off slowly over several weeks. Cut the dose by a half or a quarter each week. Withdrawal symptoms tend to occur if you suddenly stop taking an antidepressant, anti anxiety drugs, or sedatives.
I am not sure why this is a big deal with patients- if you want to stop the drug, just taper it gradually over a few weeks and you will avoid the withdrawal symptoms. I am not sure why some patients feel that they have to stop the drug instantly!!!!
Yes, almost any drug that works on the brain can cause withdrawal symptoms if you stop them abruptly. This is no big deal- if you want to discontinue a drug, just taper it off slowly over several weeks. Cut the dose by a half or a quarter each week. Withdrawal symptoms tend to occur if you suddenly stop taking an antidepressant, anti anxiety drugs, or sedatives.
I am not sure why this is a big deal with patients- if you want to stop the drug, just taper it gradually over a few weeks and you will avoid the withdrawal symptoms. I am not sure why some patients feel that they have to stop the drug instantly!!!!
