Why we are sceptical about this study of antidepressant withdrawal symptoms | Letters
Briefly

A previous review found 56% overall withdrawal rate, with 25% experiencing severe withdrawal, contrasting the recent claim of 15% and 3% respectively.
Longer-term antidepressant use increases withdrawal risk; short-term studies in recent review may not capture real-world usage effects accurately.
Online surveys revealed similar withdrawal rates, independent of drug companies, larger in scale, reflecting longer-term user experiences.
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