Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome

Resources for Patients and Caregivers

Typical symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal. These symptoms usually are mild, last one to two weeks, and are rapidly extinguished with reinstitution of antidepressant medication.

 

Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: 06-Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome
Diagnosis: After a month of antidepressants sudden stops or even tapering off take a week to a year.
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Brain Area: Antidepressants apparently reorganize the neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine, etc.
Symptoms: Flu-like, disturbed sleep and/or balance, nausea or sensory changes.
Progression: Occurs in 20-50% of stopping use of antidepressants, especially when stopped immediately.
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Resources for Physicians, Counselors and Researchers

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