Withdrawal or Relapse? How to Tell the Difference When Stopping Psychiatric Medication
When you feel worse after reducing a psychiatric medication, the critical question is: is this withdrawal or relapse? The two can look almost identical — but the distinction changes everything about what comes next.
Stopping Clonazepam or Alprazolam: Why Cold Turkey Fails and What a Proper Taper Looks Like
If you have been on clonazepam or alprazolam longer than planned, stopping safely requires more than willpower. A psychiatrist explains the neuroscience of benzodiazepine dependence and what a proper taper actually involves.
Antidepressants and Sexual Side Effects: What You Deserve to Know Before Starting
Sexual side effects are one of the most underreported reasons patients stop their antidepressants. Dr. Anindo Mitra explains what to expect, which medications carry higher risk, and what can be done.