2019年1月29日 · Antidepressant withdrawal is possible if you abruptly stop taking an antidepressant, particularly if you've been taking it longer than four to six weeks. Symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal are sometimes called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome and typically last for a few weeks.

2019年10月5日 · However, stopping antidepressant treatment abruptly or missing several doses may cause withdrawal-like symptoms. This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Withdrawal-like symptoms may be more likely to occur with venlafaxine or desvenlafaxine, though they can occur when any SNRI is stopped abruptly. Work with your doctor to gradually ...

2019年10月4日 · Atypical antidepressants aren't considered addictive. However, stopping antidepressant treatment abruptly or missing several doses may cause withdrawal-like symptoms. Symptoms will vary depending on how the drug works. This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Work with your doctor to gradually decrease your dose.

2019年1月29日 · Fava GA, et al. Withdrawal symptoms after selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor discontinuation: A systematic review. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 2015;84:72. Bhat V, et al. Recognition and management of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. 2017;42:E7. Definition of addiction.

2024年10月8日 · Serotonin syndrome. Rarely, an antidepressant can cause high levels of serotonin to build up in your body. Serotonin syndrome most often happens when two medicines that both raise the level of serotonin are taken together. These include other antidepressants, some pain or headache medicines, and the herbal supplement St. John's wort.

SSRIs aren't habit-forming. However, stopping antidepressant treatment suddenly or missing several doses can cause withdrawal-like symptoms. This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Work with your healthcare professional to slowly and safely lower your dose. Withdrawal-like symptoms can include:

2024年3月29日 · Tianeptine is a medicine available for use in some European, Asian and South American countries to treat anxiety, depression and irritable bowel syndrome. In other countries, including the U.S., tianeptine is not approved for any medical use. Although tianeptine is not approved in the U.S., it can be bought online and at small stores.

Make sure your child doesn't stop antidepressant treatment without the guidance of the prescribing doctor. Suddenly stopping an antidepressant may cause flu-like symptoms, an increase in anxiety and other side effects referred to as discontinuation syndrome. Stopping too suddenly may also result in the return of depression symptoms.

If you stop an MAOI suddenly, you're more likely to experience a withdrawal-type reaction, sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Rarely, uncommon withdrawal symptoms such as confusion, detachment from reality (psychosis) and convulsions can occur.

Fava GA, et al. Withdrawal symptoms after selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor discontinuation: A systematic review. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics. 2015;84:72. Bhat V, et al. Recognition and management of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Journal of Psychiatry and Neuroscience. 2017;42:E7. Definition of addiction.