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Psychopharm Secrets: Coming Off Meds

The Carlat Psychiatry Podcast

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Understanding Medication Withdrawal and Relapse Timing

This chapter explores the challenges of tapering off medications like lithium and antidepressants, focusing on the risk of delayed relapses in mental health symptoms. It also critiques the off-label use of antipsychotics in treating major depression, highlighting their limited effectiveness for long-term maintenance.

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