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New on the blog: Switching Antidepressants Safely: Direct Switch, Cross-Taper or Washout
November 6, 2026 · 0:11
New on the blog Switching antidepressants safely Direct switch, cross-taper or washout
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Frequently Asked Questions
The first medicine may cause side effects, stop working or never help enough. Switching is common, and how it is done matters.
Discontinuation symptoms such as dizziness, nausea and brain zaps can appear if the first medicine drops too quickly.
The new medicine still needs four to eight weeks at a good dose for its full effect.
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