How do you manage withdrawal symptoms after stimulant discontinuation?

What strategies do you use to manage symptoms such as bradycardia and mood changes? Has this become more common in the setting of ongoing stimulant shortages?

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Psychiatry · Siu Psychiatry

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I have not witnessed bradycardia as a withdrawal symptom of stimulants at therapeutic dosages, although this is common with misuse/SUD.

I have noticed increased behavioral and mood symptoms due to stimulant discontinuation, which may be related to shortages. I simply use whatever formulation is avai...

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Psychiatry · Genesee Mental Health Center

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I have also encouraged therapy skills to manage the symptoms.

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