It’s time for another mental health check. This is Judy Gaman and this is your Stay Young medical minute. It is estimated that eight to ten percent of the US population takes antidepressants. Although these medications change lives, they can be harmful when a person stops them “cold turkey”. Antidepressants are not addictive medications, but they do change the chemistry in the brain and when they are suddenly withheld from the body, a reaction occurs. It is estimated that around 80 percent of people taking antidepressants will experience withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly. These symptoms can include: stomach cramps, nausea, suicidal thoughts, mood swings, mania, difficulty thinking, low blood pressure, and difficulty sleeping. Talk to your doctor before stopping your antidepressants. This Stay Young Medical Minute is brought to you by Executive Medicine of Texas, a leader in preventative and proactive medicine. Learn why patients from around the globe trust Executive Medicine of Texas to their health. Visit EMTexas.com that’s EMTexas.com.
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