Around one in six people who stop antidepressants will experience withdrawal symptoms as a direct result of the medicine – lower than previous estimates, according to the largest study of its kind.

You may have withdrawal symptoms if you suddenly stop taking Prozac. Withdrawal symptoms are side effects that can occur when you stop taking a drug your body has become dependent on. It’s ...

which could lead to withdrawal symptoms. Most people stop antidepressants successfully, the guidance adds. Other research suggests ADS lasts for one to two weeks. Study author Prof Christopher ...

John took himself off antidepressants during lockdown John ... or you are experiencing withdrawal symptoms, so that you can be supported to come off or change your medication safely over time." ...

Researchers are concerned that people are being told to come off antidepressants too quickly, which can lead to significant withdrawal effects. They say new prescribing guidelines need to be ...