Depends: Dependent on the individual. One should not stop suddenly and should speak to your physician about a slow taper or whether you should stop in the first place, other alternatives, therapy etc.
Answered 2/14/2015
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Usually ends: within 1 to 2 weeks. SSRI discontinuation syndrome symptoms may include: flu-like sx’s, insomnia, nightmares, vivid dreams, anxiety, tearfulness, low mood, irritability, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose stools, loss of appetite, dizziness, flushing, sweating, headache, lethargy, imbalance, vertigo, sensation of electric shocks & other sensory disturbances, & hyperarousal.
Answered 5/22/2017
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