“The finding that 97% of over 600 people who had tried to come off antidepressants had experienced withdrawal effects is alarming,” Dr. Jim Van Os of Masstrict University wrote following the release of the study. “The fact that 49% of them ticked the most extreme level on the severity ...
More specifically, methadone, clonidine, antidepressants, lamotrigine, trigger point and epidural injections, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticonvulsants, occasional manual therapy, physical exercises, and psychological counselling were used in all patients when appropriate. The selection of specific...
Coming off antidepressants too fast can also be problematic.4,5 Each person will have experienced changes in the brain chemistry that need to be addressed in order to fully recover from benzo withdrawal or from their former drug dependence. Being able to continue daily life obligations such as ...
There is little to no evidence for their effectiveness as withdrawal aids, and some may need long tapers to stop and create new adverse effects. The British National Formulary benzodiazepine guidance states: “The addition of beta-blockers, antidepressants, and antipsychotics should be avoided where...