What is the Least Addictive Antidepressant? Understanding Risk and Withdrawal
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While no antidepressant is truly addictive in the conventional sense, a 2022 Harvard Health study noted that many patients who stop taking antidepressants, especially abruptly, will experience withdrawal-like symptoms, a condition called antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. This article clarifies the crucial distinction between addiction and discontinuation syndrome to help identify what is the least addictive antidepressant, focusing on options with the lowest potential for withdrawal symptoms.
