Side effects to discontinuing serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SRI) treatment are common and may be severe. Patients who are not prepared for these reactions may attribute symptoms to other causes such as a medical illness. Educate your patient about potential side effects to mitigate problems such as relapse or patient distress.
Tuesday, November 07, 2006
6 safety rules for tapering antidepressants
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