Background We sought to understand more about the nature and possible consequences of
antidepressant withdrawal. Methods We surveyed members of 20 peer-led, online groups …

Distinguishing the symptoms of antidepressant withdrawal from those of relapse is a
complex issue that has an impact on a significant number of clinicians and patients. This …

Introduction The UK's current National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and the
American Psychiatric Association's depression guidelines state that withdrawal reactions …

Background Antidepressant withdrawal symptoms may mimic symptoms of depression
relapse and can be challenging for patients when tapering or discontinuing antidepressants …

We read with great interest the recent review of antidepressant withdrawal by Davies and
Read and the widespread press coverage which followed. We agree that symptoms …

TO THE EDITOR: In the December 2018 issue of the Journal, Jha and colleagues (1) claim
that antidepressant withdrawal typically resolves spontaneously over 2–3 weeks. They offer …

We now recognise that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants are common, and can be
severe and long-lasting in some people. Many withdrawal symptoms overlap with symptoms …

This manuscript was originally intended to appear as the introductory chapter of an edited
volume titled, Antidepressant Dependence and Withdrawal: Research, Clinical, and User …

AIMS AND METHOD: Withdrawal symptoms are associated with cessation of all
antidepressants but particularly paroxetine and venlafaxine. We aimed to examine rates of …

Withdrawal reactions when coming off antidepressants have long been neglected or
minimised. It took almost two decades after the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors …