Finfgeld, 2002 Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Discontinuation syndrome.

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J Psychosoc Nurs Ment Health Serv. 2002 Dec;40(12):14-8.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. Discontinuation syndrome.

Finfgeld DL.

 

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Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211, USA. finfgeldD@health.missouri.edu

 

Abstract at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12491870. Full text here.

 

Based on emerging research findings, nurses are urged to become more aware of SSRI discontinuation syndrome. To ameliorate or avoid the associated symptoms, client education is recommended, and dosage tapering is encouraged whenever possible. Although the symptoms associated with discontinuation syndrome usually are mild, they may pose particular safety concerns for clients with co-occurring conditions. In these situations, precautions should be taken to prevent exacerbation of existing problems.

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