舍曲林治疗抑郁多久可以停药,突然停药后果会怎样？

Sertraline is an antidepressant and a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor. It was developed by Pfizer. It can be used clinically for antidepressant treatment. It can improve the symptoms of depressed patients, including depressive states accompanied by anxiety or mania, and can also be used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder. So, how long does it take to stop sertraline in treating depression, and what will be the consequences of sudden withdrawal?

How long does it take to stop taking sertraline to treat depression?

For patients with depression, after their depressive symptoms are controlled by taking sertraline, they must maintain treatment for at least 2-3 years before they can consider reducing the dose or discontinuing the drug under the guidance of a doctor. If there is a recurrence, the drug needs to be taken for at least 5 years after the condition is stabilized before reducing the dose or discontinuing the drug. Those who have experienced multiple relapses or whose condition is unstable need to take sertraline for a longer period of time, and some patients even need to take the medication for life.

Different mental and psychological diseases, different severities, and different degrees of recovery determine the different drug withdrawal times for patients. Judgments are generally made based on depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc. Clinicians generally consider comprehensive considerations based on the type of mental and psychological disease the patient suffers from, the severity of the condition, and other factors. How long it takes to stop taking sertraline is a question that many patients with mental illness are concerned about, but there is no unified standard or conclusion.

Consequences of sudden discontinuation of medication

The consequences of sudden discontinuation of sertraline cannot be generalized. If sertraline is not taken for a long time and the dose is not high, there will generally be no obvious adverse reactions after sudden discontinuation. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly, otherwise it may lead to serotonin withdrawal syndrome, and the patient will have psychological and physical discomfort. Patients may experience psychological discomforts such as anxiety reactions, agitation, and depression; they may also experience physical discomforts such as dizziness, headache, sweating, muscle aches, limb tremors, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, and difficulty falling asleep at night. However, the general withdrawal reaction does not last long and will gradually reduce and disappear within a week. However, individual patients may experience unstable conditions due to drug withdrawal. The above is the content of how long it takes to stop sertraline in treating depression and the consequences of sudden withdrawal.

Note: The above information comes from the Internet and is compiled and edited by Medical Companion Travel (please correct me if there are any errors or omissions). It is only to provide information on the latest drugs on the market in the world and help Chinese patients understand the latest international new drug trends. It is only for internal discussion among medical staff and does not serve as any basis for medication. For specific medication guidelines, please consult the attending physician.

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