Gradual, 10% Dose Reductions Dramatically Reduce Antidepressant Discontinuation Symptoms: Presented at CPA

Docguide: "MONTREAL, CANADA -- November 20, 2007 -- Ten percent weekly reductions in dose over 10 weeks can diminish discontinuation effects associated with many antidepressants of the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) class. In fact, using this protocol can allow patients to discontinue SSRI therapy even if they were unable to using standard dose reduction techniques."