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Tag: Ssri discontinuation syndrome

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What are the withdrawal symptoms of Nexito 20?

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Systematic reviews estimate that antidepressant discontinuation syndrome affects between 33% and 56% of patients who stop their medication [1.4.2]. Knowing what the withdrawal symptoms of Nexito 20 are is crucial for safely managing the process with a healthcare provider.

Investigating the Term: What is a Zappy Drug?

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Over half of individuals who stop or reduce their antidepressant dosage experience withdrawal symptoms. The question, 'What is a zappy drug?' almost always refers to medications that cause one such symptom: startling, electric shock-like sensations in the head known as 'brain zaps'.

What happens if I don't take sertraline for 3 days?

4 min read
More than half (56%) of people who stop taking antidepressants experience withdrawal symptoms [1.2.2]. So, **what happens if I don't take sertraline for 3 days?** Missing doses of this selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) can lead to a condition known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome [1.2.2].