Discontinuation syndrome symptoms include sensory and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms along with changes in sleep, lethargy, and dizziness (Renoir, 2013). These symptoms can occur within a week after stopping an SSRI (Renoir, 2013). In order to avoid discontinuation syndrome, the patient should have her medication decreased slowly for a successful wean off the medication. This will allow her to begin a new medication regimen and preserve her health. She should still be closely monitored while being weaned off the SSRI to ensure that she is not experiencing discontinuation
Discontinuation syndrome symptoms include sensory and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms along with changes in sleep, lethargy, and dizziness (Renoir, 2013). These symptoms can occur within a week after stopping an SSRI (Renoir, 2013). In order to avoid discontinuation syndrome, the patient should have her medication decreased slowly for a successful wean off the medication. This will allow her to begin a new medication regimen and preserve her health. She should still be closely monitored while being weaned off the SSRI to ensure that she is not experiencing discontinuation