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What to consider before stopping antidepressants

What you need to know about safely stopping antidepressants. Image is of pile of pink and blue capsules on grey table.

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 […]