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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
Content
How SSRIs work
SSRIs approved to treat depression
Possible side effects and cautions
Safety issues
Suicide risk and antidepressants
Stopping treatment with SSRIs
Finding the right antidepressant
Stopping treatment with SSRIs
SSRIs aren't addictive. However, stopping antidepressant treatment abruptly or missing several doses can cause withdrawal-like symptoms. This is sometimes called discontinuation syndrome. Work with your doctor to gradually and safely decrease your dose.
Withdrawal-like symptoms can include:
- General feeling of uneasiness
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Lethargy
- Flu-like symptoms
