Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms – here’s what you need to know

Withdrawal symptoms will vary for each person. callumrc/ Shutterstock

Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren’t aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For some, these symptoms can be severe and long-lasting.

Here’s what you should know.