Discontinuation symptoms associated with nefazodone

Tamam L., Ozpoyraz N.

JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY, vol.17, no.4, pp.447-450, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1177/0269881103174010
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.447-450
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We present a patient who developed discontinuation symptoms following abrupt cessation of nefazodone. Three days after the first appearance of the discontinuation symptoms (i.e. 5 days after cessation of the drug), all symptoms resolved spontaneously without a need for intervention. This case report emphasizes the importance of gradual discontinuation of serotonergic drugs to avoid any consequent unpleasant discontinuation symptoms.