Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome (ADS) is a condition caused by the abrupt cessation or reduction of an antidepressant medication. Abruptly stopping or reducing the dose of an antidepressant medication can cause a variety of signs and symptoms, which we discuss in this lesson. We also discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this condition.

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