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

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: Tapering and discontinuing antidepressants are important aspects of the
management of patients with depression and should therefore be considered in clinical …

Background Antidepressant discontinuation symptoms are becoming an increasingly
important part of clinical practice, but the incidence of antidepressant discontinuation …

The body initially intended to publish a full update in January 2018, but chose to delay and
re-consult on the plans after experts raised concerns at what they viewed as “significant …

BackgroundThere has been a recent rise in antidepressant prescriptions. After the episode
for which it was prescribed, the patient should ideally be supported in withdrawing the …

Background: In 2019, a literature review indicated that more than half of people who try to
come off antidepressants experience withdrawal effects. Both the National Institute of Health …

Objective To explore patient and health professional views and experiences of
antidepressant treatment with particular focus on barriers and facilitators to discontinuing …

Background Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide.
They are often discontinued, frequently without the knowledge of the prescribing physician. It …

Background: Stopping antidepressants commonly causes withdrawal symptoms, which can
be severe and long-lasting. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) …