The Antidepressant Withdrawal Solution: A Step-by-Step Guide

With the FDA's warning that antidepressants may cause agitation, anxiety, hostility, and even violent or suicidal tendencies, these medications have taken center stage in national legal news. Harvard physician Joseph Glenmullen has led the charge to caution the public that antidepressants are overprescribed, underregulated, and, particularly, misunderstood in their side and withdrawal effects. Now, he offers a solution.

The Antidepressant Solution, written by the premier authority in the field, is an invaluable book for all those concerned with going through the process of discontinuing these drugs – from friends and family members to doctors and patients themselves. It is the first book to call attention to the drugs' catch-22: Although many people are ready to go off these medications, they continue to take them because either the patient or the doctor mistakes antidepressant withdrawal for depressive relapse.

More than twenty million Americans -- including over one million teens and children -- take one of today's popular antidepressants, such as Paxil, Zoloft, or Effexor. Dr. Glenmullen recognizes the many benefits of these medications and prescribes them to his patients, but he is also committed to warning the public of the dangers associated with overprescription. His previous book, Prozac Backlash, sounded the alarm about potential dangers.

The Antidepressant Solution offers an easy, step-by-step guide for patients and their doctors to navigate the process of discontinuing these drugs. As the FDA's warning has brought these medications into the national spotlight, it is crucial for individuals and healthcare providers to understand the nuances of their side effects and withdrawal symptoms. Dr. Glenmullen's expertise and guidance provide a valuable resource for those seeking to safely and effectively manage the discontinuation of antidepressant medications.

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