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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
The newer drugs, so it's unlikely your doctor would put you on one unless trials of other antidepressants have not been adequately effective. Taper Off Slowly If you and your doctor have decided it's time for you to stop taking your antidepressant, it's possible to avoid discontinuation syndrome altogether. Even if you're tempted to, the key is to not quit all of a sudden, but instead to taper off your medication. Tapering means gradually decreasing your dose over an extended period of time. How you'll do this will depend on how long you've been taking the drug, how high your dose is (if you're on a low dose you'll be able to taper off more quickly), and any other factors your doctor may consider. Consider Prozac Sometimes, even if you are slow and deliberate when weaning yourself off an antidepressant, you still may experience symptoms of discontinuation syndrome. One possible way to get relief is to take a dose of Prozac (fluoxetine) along with medications like Zoloft (sertraline) and Lexapro (escitalopram) that you are trying to taper. Your symptoms will likely go away within a few hours. And because of Prozac's long half-life, it will help smooth out the taper. Ask your doctor about this option if your symptoms are bothersome. If you were on a very high dose of Paxil (paroxetine) or Effexor (venlafaxine), you may need to take repeated doses of Prozac. Do Antihistamines Help With Antidepressant Withdrawal?Short-term use of over-the-counter antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can help ease antidepressant withdrawal symptoms. However, if you take Benadryl for Effexor withdrawal, for instance, it's important to recognize that this drug has a sedating effect. Schedule a Follow-Up After you discontinue your antidepressant, you should have a follow-up appointment with your healthcare provider so they can evaluate your mental health
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