Antidepressant Withdrawal: Is There Such a Thing? (Mayo Clinic)
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Claims this source supports
- Antidepressant withdrawal is possible if you abruptly stop taking an antidepressant, particularly after taking it longer than four to six weeks.
- Electric shock sensations are among the common symptoms of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, along with dizziness, headaches, nausea, tiredness, agitation, and anxiety.
- Having withdrawal symptoms does not mean you're addicted to an antidepressant; to minimize risk, talk with your doctor before stopping and taper the dose gradually.