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Long-Term Antidepressant Users Face Severe Withdrawal Symptoms

5/23/2025

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A groundbreaking UCL study uncovers a startling truth: those on antidepressants for more than two years endure much harsher withdrawal symptoms than their short-term counterparts. A staggering 64% of long-term users reported moderate to severe symptoms, highlighting the urgent need for cautious prescribing and gradual tapering when discontinuing these medications.

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A groundbreaking UCL study uncovers a startling truth: those on antidepressants for more than two years endure much harsher withdrawal symptoms than their short-term counterparts. A staggering 64% of long-term users reported moderate to severe symptoms, highlighting the urgent need for cautious prescribing and gradual tapering when discontinuing these medications.