Sharmeka recently stopped taking her medication but did not follow her physician's instructions when she terminated taking it; she is now having problems with her balance.She was most likely taking a(n):

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SSRI medications, which are commonly used to treat depression and anxiety, can cause balance problems and dizziness when abruptly stopped or not properly tapered off according to the physician's instructions. TCAs and MAOIs are also antidepressant medications but are less commonly prescribed due to their side effect profiles and potential for dangerous interactions with other medications and foods. Atypical second-generation antidepressants, such as bupropion and mirtazapine, may also have side effects, but balance problems are not typically reported with these medications.

Sharmeka Recently Stopped Taking Her Medication but Did Not Follow