Rethinking how to stop antidepressants: withdrawal risks reshape treatment
New research indicates that withdrawal symptoms from SSRIs are more common and severe than previously acknowledged, prompting medical bodies to revise guidelines for tapering off the drugs. A psychiatrist who experienced severe withdrawal himself is among those advocating for a more cautious approach. The growing evidence is leading to changes in how depression is treated.
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