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

A doctor is holding a box of medication while writing on a clipboard.  A patient sits opposite them.

Millions of people around the world take antidepressants to fight depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many are unaware 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 drugs … Read more