I would like to stop my antidepressant. Is
there a certain protocol I have to follow?
First , you should speak to your doctor that you would like to stop the medication.
All antidepressants have to be tapered off slowly. If you stop these medication
abruptly, you will develop withdrawal reactions which are not pleasant. The
medications can be tapered off over 2-5 weeks. Side effects of withdrawal may include
tremor, nervousness, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, chills, extreme irritability
and dizziness. While these symptoms are not life threatening, they are very
unpleasant.
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