Tuesday 17 January 2023

Adults with depression who want to quit antidepressants should be given support on how to do it safely over time

Adults with depression who want to quit antidepressants should be given support on how to do it safely over time Adults with depression who want to stop taking antidepressants should have the dose of their medication reduced in stages to reduce the likelihood and severity of withdrawal symptoms, NICE has said.

A new draft quality standard, which sets out priority areas for quality improvement for the care of adults with depression, includes a statement to help adults who want to come off the medication permanently.

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