For adults with remitted depression, gradual tapering of antidepressant medication, alongside psychological support, prevents relapse to a similar extent as continuing antidepressants at full ...

Close to 3.4 million Canadians and more than 1 in 7 Americans take antidepressants, and their usage worldwide has increased significantly in recent years. Among OECD countries, according to 2021 data, ...

For adults who have recovered from depression with the help of antidepressants, gradually reducing medication together with psychological support appears to be as effective as remaining on ...

Some patients with depression can be slowly tapered off their meds, if they receive psychological support Their risk of relapse is about the same as people who remain on antidepressants However, ...

Antidepressants don’t have to be taken forever, a new analysis suggests. Every year, a growing number of people across Europe take antidepressants to help treat symptoms related to depression and ...

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Antidepressant withdrawal can last from days to over a year, depending on the medication, dosage, duration, and tapering method. Antidepressant withdrawal, or withdrawal syndrome, can be a challenging ...

It's safe to slowly taper some people off antidepressants after their depression fades, rather than continuing the drugs indefinitely, a new evidence review says. People who slowly tapered off ...

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MONDAY, Dec. 15, 2025 (HealthDay News) — It’s safe to slowly taper some people off antidepressants after their depression fades, rather than continuing the drugs indefinitely, a new evidence review ...

Slowly reducing the dosage of antidepressants while continuing psychotherapy, can help prevent symptoms from returning, a comprehensive new study found. Antidepressants don’t have to be taken forever, ...