A 72-year-old woman on Citalopram 20 mg for 5 years tapers the medication. She develops dizziness, electric shock sensations, irritability, and nausea...

Question

A 72-year-old woman on Citalopram 20 mg for 5 years tapers the medication. She develops dizziness, electric shock sensations, irritability, and nausea. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

SSRI discontinuation syndrome

Answer

Relapse of depression

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Stroke

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Vestibular neuritis

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Migraine

uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): SSRI Discontinuation Syndrome

A 72-year-old woman on Citalopram 20 mg for 5 years tapers the medication. She develops dizziness, electric shock sensations, irritability, and nausea. What is the MOST likely diagnosis?