Venlafaxine withdrawal syndrome: report of six cases and literature review.

Authors
Pinzani, V Ginies, E Robert, L Peyriere, H Abbar, M Blayac, JP
Citation
V. Pinzani et al., Venlafaxine withdrawal syndrome: report of six cases and literature review., REV MED IN, 21(3), 2000, pp. 282-284
Citations number
10
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
REVUE DE MEDECINE INTERNE
ISSN journal
02488663 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
282 - 284
Database
ISI
SICI code
0248-8663(200003)21:3<282:VWSROS>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
Introduction. - Venlafaxine is an antidepressant that selectively inhibits serotonin reuptake and is a norepinephrine inhibitor. Withdrawal syndromes can occur after abrupt drug discontinuation of longterm regimens. Exegesis. - We report six cases of withdrawal symptoms after venlafaxine di scontinuation. Conclusion. - Physicians must be aware of the frequency rapidity and potent severity of these withdrawal syndromes. (C) 2000 Editions scientifiques et medicales Elsevier SAS.