By A/Prof Davinder Hans, Psychiatrist, Nedlands
Antidepressants remain among the most commonly prescribed medications. While long-term use often occurs in the context of complex mental health issues and physical and social comorbidities, there is considerable potential for structured re-evaluation and timely discontinuation when medications are no longer needed.
This is because, for some patients, continuing medication may provide no clear, evidence-based benefit.
Discontinuing antidepressants is complex and requires careful, collaborative discussions between clinicians and patients. These are more likely if clinicians proactively discuss deprescribing....
Antidepressants remain among the most commonly prescribed medications. While long-term use often occurs in the context of complex mental health issues and physical and social comorbidities, there is considerable potential for structured re-evaluation and timely discontinuation when medications are no longer needed.
This is because, for some patients, continuing medication may provide no clear, evidence-based benefit.
Discontinuing antidepressants is complex and requires careful, collaborative discussions between clinicians and patients. These are more likely if clinicians proactively discuss deprescribing....
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