New Study Reveals Antidepressant Withdrawal Less Common Than Previously Thought

Comprehensive review finds 15% of patients experience symptoms, with severe cases rare

One in six patients report symptoms after stopping antidepressants, much lower than earlier estimates.
Only 3% experience severe withdrawal symptoms, typically involving dizziness, headache, and nausea.
The study analyzed data from 79 trials involving over 21,000 participants.
Negative expectations, or the nocebo effect, account for nearly half of reported symptoms.
Healthcare professionals are advised to support and monitor patients discontinuing antidepressants.