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Approximately 15–50% of people who suddenly stop an antidepressant develop antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. [7] [2] [3] [4] The condition is generally not serious, [2] though about half of people with symptoms describe them as severe. [4] Many restart antidepressants due to the severity of the symptoms. [4]
Benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome (BZD withdrawal) is the cluster of signs and symptoms that may emerge when a person who has been taking benzodiazepines as prescribed develops a physical dependence on them and then reduces the dose or stops taking them without a safe taper schedule.
Effects of long-term benzodiazepine use may include disinhibition, impaired concentration and memory, depression, [19] [20] as well as sexual dysfunction. [6] [21] The long-term effects of benzodiazepines may differ from the adverse effects seen after acute administration of benzodiazepines. [22]
It’s important not to stop antidepressant treatment suddenly, as doing so can increase your risk of developing antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. Instead, ...
Approximately 20–50% of people who suddenly stop an antidepressant develop an antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. [187] [13] [188] The condition is generally not serious. [187] Though about half of people with symptoms describe them as severe. [188] Some restart antidepressants due to the severity of the symptoms. [188]
“In the brain, GLP-1 receptors act like a stop light and tell certain areas of the brain to stop releasing dopamine, the feel-good chemical that reinforces compulsive or addictive behavior, like ...
In medicine, tapering is the practice of gradually reducing the dosage of a medication to reduce or discontinue it. Generally, tapering is done to avoid or minimize withdrawal symptoms that arise from neurobiological adaptation to the drug.
A wedding ring is more than just jewelry—it's a daily reflection of your love, commitment, and story. Whether you gravitate toward timeless elegance, bold statements, or effortless simplicity ...