- Stopping medication abruptly can lead to withdrawal symptoms and relapse.
- The patient is now cured and no longer needs the medication.
- They can take the medication only when they feel depressed.
- They should switch to a different type of antidepressant.
A patient with a history of recurrent depression has stopped taking their prescribed SSRI medication because they “feel better now.” The nurse should explain that:
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