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SYMPTOME SEVRAGE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Mental Disorders
- Medication
- Clinical Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- antidepressant discontinuation syndrome
1, record 1, English, antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- antidepressant withdrawal syndrome 2, record 1, English, antidepressant%20withdrawal%20syndrome
correct, see observation, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a set of symptoms that can occur after an abrupt cessation (or marked reduction in dose) of an antidepressant medication that was taken continuously for at least 1 month. 3, record 1, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symptoms generally begin within 2-4 days and typically include specific sensory, somatic, and cognitive-emotional manifestations. 3, record 1, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antidepressant withdrawal syndrome: Early reports of antidepressant discontinuation syndrome made heavy use of the term "withdrawal" to describe discontinuation symptoms; however, antidepressant medications are not believed to be habit forming and are not associated with drug-seeking behavior. 4, record 1, English, - antidepressant%20discontinuation%20syndrome
Record 1, Key term(s)
- anti-depressant discontinuation syndrome
- anti-depressant withdrawal syndrome
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Troubles mentaux
- Médicaments
- Psychologie clinique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- syndrome d’arrêt des antidépresseurs
1, record 1, French, syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs 2, record 1, French, syndrome%20de%20sevrage%20aux%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] ensemble de symptômes pouvant apparaître après l’arrêt brutal (ou une réduction marquée des posologies) d’un traitement antidépresseur qui était pris de façon continue depuis au moins 1 mois. 1, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les symptômes commencent généralement dans les 2 à 4 jours et comprennent typiquement des manifestations sensorielles, somatiques et cognitivo-émotionnelles spécifiques. 1, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs : Le terme «syndrome de sevrage aux antidépresseurs» est fréquemment utilisé, mais il serait plus juste de parler de «symptôme d’arrêt des antidépresseurs». En effet, on associe la notion de «sevrage» aux drogues créant une dépendance. 3, record 1, French, - syndrome%20d%26rsquo%3Barr%C3%AAt%20des%20antid%C3%A9presseurs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Trastornos mentales
- Medicamentos
- Psicología clínica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- síndrome de discontinuación de antidepresivos
1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20discontinuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20antidepresivos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- síndrome de abstinencia de antidepresivos 1, record 1, Spanish, s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20abstinencia%20de%20antidepresivos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Efecto adverso que se reporta como infrecuente y que aparece al suspender de modo abrupto el fármaco, ya sea al finalizar el tratamiento o por el olvido de una toma. 1, record 1, Spanish, - s%C3%ADndrome%20de%20discontinuaci%C3%B3n%20de%20antidepresivos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- withdrawal symptom
1, record 2, English, withdrawal%20symptom
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- symptom of withdrawal 1, record 2, English, symptom%20of%20withdrawal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If you have been using a substance with a high potential for dependency and you stop suddenly or abruptly or you cut down your use drastically, you can experience a variety of withdrawal symptoms. The intensity and duration of these withdrawal symptoms can vary widely, depending on the type of drug and your biological makeup. 2, record 2, English, - withdrawal%20symptom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- symptôme de sevrage
1, record 2, French, sympt%C3%B4me%20de%20sevrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Être sans nicotine pendant trop longtemps peut amener un utilisateur régulier à ressentir de l’irritabilité, de la dépression, de l’anxiété, des déficits cognitifs et d’attention, des troubles du sommeil et une augmentation de l’appétit. Ces symptômes de sevrage peuvent apparaître quelques heures après la dernière cigarette [...] 2, record 2, French, - sympt%C3%B4me%20de%20sevrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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