Withdrawal syndrome causes increased depressive symptoms, weakness, drowsiness, inhibition of reactions, dizziness, and panic attacks.
What happens to the brain after stopping antidepressants
When antidepressants, which affect the brain by affecting serotonin, are suddenly stopped, the body may respond by developing physical and emotional symptoms caused by the sudden absence of the increased serotonin levels that occur when taking the antidepressant.
What can happen when you stop taking antidepressants
Abrupt withdrawal of antidepressants is associated with withdrawal syndrome, the clinical manifestations of which are very diverse.
Physical symptoms include headache, weakness, rapid heartbeat, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Often the patient cannot sleep because he is tormented by insomnia or nightmares.
Vomiting and diarrhea are also common in this condition.
Some describe feeling dizzy and hearing sounds such as whistling or whistling, with brain disturbances.
How long does it take to go through antidepressant withdrawal symptoms
Most often, the withdrawal syndrome is mild and lasts from 1 to 2 weeks, sometimes it can be more severe and last several weeks, in rare cases - months.
Occasionally, withdrawal symptoms can be severe, especially if therapy is abruptly discontinued.
When stopping antidepressants, the dose should be gradually reduced, for example, by 50%.
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