Medication Withdrawal

Psychiatric medication withdrawal can be done smoothly and safely when you work with an experienced clinician who specializes in psychiatric medication withdrawal. Lowering medications on your own or without proper medical expertise will often result in significant withdrawal symptoms.
If you experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms, the easiest way to restore balance is to go back up to the previous medication dosage. Psychiatric withdrawal symptoms signal physiological stress and a need for proper healing before lowering the medication further. See below for some central considerations before, during, and after withdrawing from psychiatric medications.