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Tapering antidepressants . . . more art than science

By doctordan, on October 6th, 2007%

I get numerous inquiries about how to stop antidepressants.  I get the impression that most people want to stop on their own, and not in collaboration with their psychiatrist.  As always, I recommend that you change medicine only after consultation with your doctor.  If you don’t feel like your doctor will listen to you, then . . . → Read More: Tapering antidepressants . . . more art than science

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Klonopin withdrawal or re-emergence of anxiety???

By doctordan, on August 30th, 2007%

Erin writes in with a very common question:  

I am coming off Klonopin. I am currently at .25mg. and have been for three nights. Does the withdrawal symptoms have a peak and then they get better? I really want to stick it out but I am feeling pretty crappy.

There are a number of factors that go . . . → Read More: Klonopin withdrawal or re-emergence of anxiety???

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anxiety, benzodiazepines, medication, medication side-effects, withdrawal symptoms
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