Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome | Medications, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

The video discusses antidepressant discontinuation syndrome, a condition caused by abruptly stopping or reducing antidepressant medication. It highlights medications more likely to cause this syndrome, such as SSRIs, TCAs, MAOIs, and atypical antidepressants. Symptoms, remembered by the mnemonic FINISH, include flu-like symptoms, insomnia, nausea, imbalance, sensory disturbances, and hyperarousal. Diagnosis is clinical, based on recent medication changes and symptoms. Treatment involves restarting the medication and tapering off slowly, with patient education on potential symptoms and rebound effects.

Describe the symptoms that may occur within two to four days after stopping an antidepressant too quickly.

How is antidepressant discontinuation syndrome diagnosed?

What treatment options are available for patients experiencing antidepressant discontinuation syndrome?