SSRI Withdrawal

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What are SSRIs?

SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, are used in the treatment of depression and/or personality or anxiety disorders. They are also commonly prescribed by doctors for the treatment of premature ejaculation or insomnia.
Due the effectiveness of SSRIs, they have become some of the most commonly prescribed antidepressants in the United States. However, they are highly addictive and when a patient stops taking them, they can experience powerful SSRI withdrawal symptoms.

The following is a list of commonly prescribed SSRIs and their trade names:

  • Fluvoxamine (Favoxil, Faverin, Luvox)
  • Duloxetine (Cymbalta)
  • Venlafaxine (Effexor)
  • Fluoxetine (Prozac, Seronil, Sarafem, Seromex, Fontex)
  • Paroxetine (Paxil, Paroxat, Deroxat, Seroxat, Aropax)
  • Escitalopram (Lexapro, Esertia, Cipralex)
  • Citalopram (Cipramil, Celexa, Celepram, Emocal, Seropram, Sepram)
  • Sertraline (Zoloft, Lustral, Serlain)
  • Dapoxetine

SSRI Withdrawal Syndrome

Patients who take SSRIs over a long period of time often become dependent upon them. This is known as SSRI withdrawal syndrome. It can also be called SSRI discontinuation syndrome or SSRI cessation syndrome. Patients who are prescribed antidepressants are usually unaware of the addictive properties of these medications, and the symptoms associated with sudden withdrawal. The fact is that often times SSRI withdrawal is extremely difficult and dangerous.

Most patients who discontinue the use of SSRIs will begin to experience withdrawal symptoms between 24-hours and one week. SSRI withdrawal symptoms include:

  • Nausea
  • Tremors
  • Profuse sweating
  • Electric shock-like sensations
  • Dizziness
  • Confusion
  • Vertigo
  • Insomnia
  • Paraesthesia
  • Sexual dysfunction

SSRI Withdrawal, Detox and Recovery

While SSRI withdrawal symptoms can be very difficult to deal with, today, there are many detox centers that offer innovative methods for breaking the addictive hold many of these powerful drugs present.

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