Dear Sarah:

SSRI antidepressants became a hit, so to speak, because they have fewer side effects and are easier to get off than the antidepressants before the SSRIs came about. Tapering off gradually is key, with the guidance of your doctor, every step of the way. I did so successfully without much difficulty.

On the other hand I had great difficulty coming off clonazepam, a benzodiazepine. Benzodiazepines are known to be notoriously addictive and terribly difficult to stop taking, that’s why they are supposed to be prescribed short term only.

anita