Making an Exit Plan: Navigating Antidepressant Discontinuation

26/04/2025 11 min
Making an Exit Plan: Navigating Antidepressant Discontinuation

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In this episode, we explore the latest research on antidepressant discontinuation symptoms, revealing that about 14% of patients experience these effects when stopping medication. Which antidepressants are most likely to cause these "brain zaps" and other withdrawal symptoms? Faculty: Scott Beach, M.D. Host: Richard Seeber, M.D. Learn more about our membership here Earn 0.5 CME: Quick Take Vol. 67 Which Antidepressants Have the Highest Risk of Discontinuation Symptoms?