discontinuation syndrome

GPTKB entity

Statements (28)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical condition
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs withdrawal syndrome
gptkbp:associatedWith antidepressant medications
psychotropic drugs
gptkbp:cause sudden cessation of medication
gptkbp:field gptkb:pharmacy
psychiatry
gptkbp:firstDescribed late 20th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label discontinuation syndrome
gptkbp:notableExample gptkb:SSRI_discontinuation_syndrome
antipsychotic withdrawal syndrome
benzodiazepine withdrawal syndrome
gptkbp:riskFactor long-term use
high dosage
short half-life drugs
gptkbp:symptom nausea
anxiety
dizziness
headache
insomnia
irritability
flu-like symptoms
sensory disturbances
gptkbp:treatment gradual tapering of medication
reinstating medication
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:SSRIs
gptkb:Effexor
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6