This is because many people tolerate the early dose reductions fairly well but struggle more near the end of the taper because the brain becomes increasingly sensitive to serotonin changes at lower doses.
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Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Support for older adults in poverty Benefits that many low-income older Americans rely on are facing substantial reductions.
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