They acknowledge the risk of prolonged withdrawal symptoms and call for greater support for patients who discontinue medication.

He discontinued medication because of side-effects such as sleeping problems and a vocal tick and now manages the condition himself.

Treatment consists of discontinuing medications which may contribute and in moderate to severe cases administering a serotonin antagonist.

As with mild acute pancreatitis, it will be necessary to treat the underlying cause - gallstones, discontinuing medications, cessation of alcohol, etc.