Tapering Antidepressants

Withdrawal Risk Calculator. A Preliminary tool for evaluation of withdrawal risk for individual patients *

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Dosage
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Past Experience of Withdrawal Symptoms
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Note: Very short-term use (<4 weeks) is not normally associated with a significant risk of withdrawal. This is a preliminary assessment tool and should be used in conjunction with clinical judgment.
Reference

Horowitz, M.A., Framer, A., Hengartner, M.P. et al. Estimating Risk of Antidepressant Withdrawal from a Review of Published Data. CNS Drugs 37, 143–157 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40263-022-00960-y