December 2, 2021: SafeMedicationUse.ca - Tips for Stopping Antidepressants Safely
Once you and your health care provider have decided to stop your antidepressant, the dose should be lowered slowly, rather than being stopped suddenly. This process is designed to prevent unwanted side effects called withdrawal effects. SafeMedicationUse.ca received a report from a consumer who was experiencing tremors, sweating, and other symptoms. While talking with their pharmacist, the consumer shared that they had stopped taking their antidepressant medication a few days earlier, without a defined plan to gradually reduce the dose. Read more … | Français• SafeMedicationUse.ca : Tips for Starting Antidepressants Safely
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