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drug holiday

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noun

a brief period during which a patient stops taking a prescribed medication, especially an antidepressant, to recover some normal functions, reduce side effects, or maintain sensitivity to the drug.

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Each child who rebounded with signs of HIV in their blood responded well to restarting ART, and Persaud says there is at least a psychological benefit to taking what some call a drug holiday.

From Science Magazine ● Mar. 7, 2024

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