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There are several types of antidepressants they may give you, including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which are commonly prescribed.
If you abruptly stop taking this medication, you may develop withdrawal symptoms, according to Mayo Clinic.
While withdrawal symptoms are not a sign of addiction, they make it harder to stop taking the medication.
The charity Mind recommends trying to take antidepressants with a longer half-life, in other words that take longer to leave your body as these are easier to wean off.
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