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
276 points by eutropheon 1 days ago www.newscientist.com 348 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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