Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms – here’s what you need to know

By Mark Horowitz, Clinical Research Fellow in Psychiatry, UCL

Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren’t aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For some, these symptoms can be severe and long-lasting.

Here’s what you should know.

What causes antidepressant withdrawal?

When we take psychotropic medications such as antidepressants, over time the brain and body adapt…

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