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Main five reasons mentioned for ceasing treatment, as reported by general practitioners (n = 38) and psychiatrists (n = 26)
| Reasons | General practitioners, n | Psychiatrists, n |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of treatment | 26 | 11 |
| Patient request | 9 | 10 |
| Side-effects | 8 | 21 |
| Routine medication review | 8 | 0 |
| Improvement in patient symptoms | 7 | 8 |
| Lack of efficacy | 0 | 13 |
