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Slowly tapering antidepressants with psychological support prevents depression relapse to a similar extent as continuing the medication, a new analysis shows.
Key TakeawaysSlow tapering of antidepressants combined with therapy is more effective in preventing depression relapse than fast tapering or sudden stopping of medication.Patients and their doctors ...
Gradually discontinuing antidepressants with the support of psychological therapy may be as effective as remaining on medication for preventing depression relapse, according to th ...