SSRI discontinuation syndrome, also known as SSRI withdrawal syndrome or SSRI cessation syndrome, is a syndrome that can occur following the interruption, dose reduction, or discontinuation of SSRI (selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor) or SNRI antidepressant medications. The condition often begins between the time of reduction in dosage or complete discontinuation, depending on the elimination half-life of the drug and the patient's metabolism.
The particulars of the syndrome, in light of the multitude of prescribed agents, have been disputed. Nonetheless, double-blind placebo controlled trials demonstrate statistically and clinically significant indications of difficulties with the discontinuing of SSRIs.
Read more about SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms, History, Cause, Post-SSRI Sexual Dysfunction, Diagnosis, Definition of Withdrawal, Mechanism, Prevention and Treatment, Persistent Adverse Effects, Discontinuation of SNRIs, Fluoxetine As An Intervention, Neonatal Withdrawal
Famous quotes containing the word syndrome:
“[T]he syndrome known as life is too diffuse to admit of palliation. For every symptom that is eased, another is made worse. The horse leech’s daughter is a closed system. Her quantum of wantum cannot vary.”
—Samuel Beckett (1906–1989)