What to consider before stopping antidepressants
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I have been taking an antidepressant daily for the past two years. Most recently I am on 100 mg per day of sertraline. What would happen if I just stopped it? A: The decision to go off antidepressants should be considered thoughtfully and made with the support […]
Anti-depressants can help break itch-scratch-itch cycle
The Medicine Cabinet-Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I’ve been suffering from a skin rash for many years. Patches of my skin constantly itch. And the skin has become thick and leathery. I’ve tried everything, but nothing helps. Recently, I saw a new doctor and he diagnosed this problem as neurodermatitis. He suggested an anti-depressant. How […]
Abruptly stopping antidepressants can cause distressing symptoms
By Michael Craig Miller, M.D. Q: I have been taking paroxetine (Paxil) for more than a year. Since I felt better, I stopped it. But now I feel even worse than when I started it. Is there something else I can do rather than just taking the drug again? A: You may be having discontinuation […]
