Background to the CPMP Position Paper on selective serotonin uptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and dependency/withdrawal reactions - Scientific guideline
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This document aims to assess the available preclinical and clinical information relating to dependency and withdrawal reactions to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). It proposes a harmonised wording relating to withdrawal reactions of SSRIs to be included in the summary of product characteristics.
Keywords: Selective serotonin uptake inhibitor (SSRIs), dependency, withdrawal reactions, pre-clinical, clinical