Management of anxiety disorders in primary care
Many patients mislabel other symptoms as anxiety.It's key to rule out other conditions that can present similarly.
Discontinuation of Antidepressants
Antidepressants are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States and indicated for multiple conditions. Abruptly discontinuing or decreasing the dose of antidepressants can lead to discontinuation symptoms.
Care teams and patients may decide to stop the medication due to:
- side effects
- remission of symptoms
- patient’s preference
- lack of therapeutic response
- limited knowledge about the risks associated with it
More insight
This month’s Clinical Pearl features a helpful two-page guide for primary care teams on discontinuing antidepressants. View and download the Clinical Pearl:
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Hope Found: Enhancing Primary Care Mental Health
The US is amidst an unprecedented mental health crisis that is impacting patients of all ages, as well as PCPs.
