New Study Critiques Withdrawal Symptoms from Antidepressants

Fri Jul 11 2025 09:54:39 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
New Study Critiques Withdrawal Symptoms from Antidepressants

A recent analysis challenges previous assumptions about the severity of withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants, suggesting past warnings may have been exaggerated.


New research published in JAMA Psychiatry indicates that withdrawal symptoms from antidepressants may not be as severe as previously reported. The study argues that initial findings exaggerate the experiences of those discontinuing medication, providing reassurance for patients and healthcare providers.


In recent years, the conversation surrounding the withdrawal symptoms from antidepressant medications has gained significant attention. A landmark study from 2019 indicated that a significant portion of patients reported experiencing withdrawal symptoms, with nearly half describing them as severe. This announcement catalyzed new guidelines and procedures in mental health practices, exacerbating the scrutiny surrounding the duration and necessity of antidepressant prescriptions.

However, a new investigation recently published in JAMA Psychiatry offers a different perspective, contending that the alarming messages regarding withdrawal symptoms were overstated. Researchers found that after discontinuing antidepressants for just one week, patients did report symptoms such as dizziness and nausea. However, these symptoms were largely classified as “below the threshold for clinically significant” withdrawal, suggesting that the actual experience of patients might not align with earlier warnings.

Dr. Sameer Jauhar, one of the key authors of the new study, emphasized that the conclusions drawn from the 2019 study may not withstand scientific scrutiny. He stated that the message that all patients will experience severe withdrawal symptoms is misleading. Jauhar's reassessment aims to soothe concerns among patients and practitioners alike, highlighting the necessity for balanced discussions on the use of antidepressant medications.

The potential implications of this study include a shift in how mental health professionals approach antidepressant prescriptions, ultimately affecting the broader conversation surrounding mental health treatment options.

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