Doctors are finally learning to manage antidepressant withdrawal

Withdrawal symptoms following long-term SSRI use appear far more pervasive and serious than previously realised. Now medical bodies are rethinking how and when to stop taking them
279 points by eutropheon 55 days ago www.newscientist.com 351 comments

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Research is prompting a shift in how healthcare professionals approach the management of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. This new understanding could significantly improve the experience for patients discontinuing their medication.

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