trouble sleeping
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In most people, symptoms are mild, but in others, they can be
Whether your antidepressant is or isn’t working, self-care is important when living with depression
The potential for withdrawal symptoms to emerge upon discontinuing or reducing antidepressants was mentioned in 15 of the (71%) CPGs, 1 –3,26
After several weeks, my acute withdrawal symptom pattern changed to other odd symptoms, among them disorientation, depersonalization, insomnia, light and heat
Antidepressants may cause side effects when you skip or stop taking them, also known as antidepressant withdrawal
Withdrawal from these antidepressants lasts longer than short half-life drugs but are less intense
Symptoms can resolve sooner if you go back on your medication or take a new, similar antidepressant
Cyclic antidepressants aren't considered addictive
Eat a balanced diet: Some research indicates that eating nutrient-rich foods and limiting dairy and gluten may be helpful
Aerobic exercise can be very effective at relieving some withdrawal symptoms
insomnia (inability to sleep) low blood pressure
In some cases, however, antidepressants cause side effects that don't go away
Discontinuation symptoms can happen with any antidepressant, but seem to be more common with the following classes of drugs: SSRIs
Like Zoloft (sertraline), it is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that was introduced in the late 1980s
Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, also called antidepressant withdrawal syndrome, is a condition that can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication following its continuous use of at least a month
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Whether your antidepressant is or isn’t working, self-care is important when living with depression
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Dosage adjustments should be made no more frequently than weekly - your doctor will advise you on this
Problems can include nausea, bloating, diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion), noisy Published: March 23, 2023