Medication discontinuation is the ceasing of a medication treatment for a patient by either the clinician or the patient themself. When initiated by the...

can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication following its continuous use of at least a month. The...

may no longer be necessary should be considered for a trial of medication discontinuation." The process of deprescribing is usually planned and supervised...

use of an antidepressant medication is likely to cause a rather different reaction when discontinued compared to discontinuation of an opioid, such as heroin...

as neuroleptics and major tranquilizers, are a class of psychotropic medication primarily used to manage psychosis (including delusions, hallucinations...

either absent or controlled while taking a medication, but appear when that same medication is discontinued, or reduced in dosage. In the case of re-emergence...

intake of the overused medication, which might reinforce the continuation of overuse and noncompliance toward discontinuation. Where physical dependence...

recommended to discontinue lithium gradually and in a controlled fashion. Discontinuation symptoms may occur in patients stopping the medication including...

symptoms are mild, treatment may only consist of discontinuation of the offending medication or medications, offering supportive measures, giving benzodiazepines...

(liraglutide, exenatide, and others), and pramlintide, all diabetes medications are administered orally and are thus called oral hypoglycemic agents...

psychotropic medication is a psychoactive drug taken to exert an effect on the chemical makeup of the brain and nervous system. Thus, these medications are used...

can occur following the interruption, reduction, or discontinuation of antidepressant medication. The symptoms may include flu-like symptoms, trouble...

Mamdani, MM; Urbach, DR (2006). "Potentially unintended discontinuation of long-term medication use after elective surgical procedures". Arch Intern Med...

Fertility medications, also known as fertility drugs, are medications which enhance reproductive fertility. For women, fertility medication is used to...

provider feels it is best for the patient. It is recommended not to discontinue any medication without the close supervision of the prescribing party. Planned...

medication or other intervention that reduces anxiety. This effect is in contrast to anxiogenic agents which increase anxiety. Anxiolytic medications...

persist to varying degrees of severity for months or years after discontinuation. Discontinuation of carisoprodol, as with all GABA-ergics, can result in cognitive...

MDD, a systematic evaluation of discontinuation symptoms in patients taking duloxetine following abrupt discontinuation found the following symptoms occurring...

decreases the severity of discontinuation syndrome. In 2002, the U.S. FDA published a warning regarding "severe" discontinuation symptoms among those terminating...

Testosterone (T) is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is used to treat male hypogonadism, gender dysphoria, and certain types of...

also referred to as a progestagen, gestagen, or gestogen, is a type of medication which produces effects similar to those of the natural female sex hormone...

impacted by the shortage included asthma medications, anesthesia and analgesic medications, psychiatric medications for conditions such as ADHD, depression...

stopping the medication after long term use. In people taking PPIs for longer than six months, a dose taper is recommended prior to discontinuation. Due to...

unstable ischemic heart disease. Most commonly, aspirin is used as a single medication in cases of uncomplicated stable angina, and in some cases of unstable...

medication against the degree of distress which the side effects are causing the patient, aiding in the decision to maintain, reduce, or discontinue the...

among others, is a medication used to treat nausea, migraines, schizophrenia, psychosis and anxiety. It is a less preferred medication for anxiety. It may...

Anti-obesity medication or weight loss medications are pharmacological agents that reduce or control excess body fat. These medications alter one of the...

tapering is the practice of gradually reducing the dosage of a medication to reduce or discontinue it. Generally, tapering is done is to avoid or minimize withdrawal...

using the lowest possible dose or discontinuing use of neuroleptics. Treatment includes stopping the neuroleptic medication if possible (although this may...

Progesterone (P4), sold under the brand name Prometrium among others, is a medication and naturally occurring steroid hormone. It is a progestogen and is used...