NON Pharmacological treatment of withdrawal syndrome due to reduction or discontinuation of SSRIs and SNRIs

There is currently no standard protocol for NON pharmacological treatment of withdrawal syndrome from reduction or discontinuation of antidepressants, however research suggests that a cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy specific for this disorder is effective.

 

REFERENCES

Belaise C, Gatti A, Chouinard VA, Chouinard G. Persistent postwithdrawal disorders induced by paroxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, and treated with specific cognitive behavioral therapy. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics 2014;83(4):247-8

 

last update: 27-June-2017