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What does discontinuation mean?

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Noun
  1. Breach or interruption of continuity; separation of parts in a connected series; discontinuance.
    1. (medicine) The process of quitting a course of treatment with a drug.
    2. The act of stopping producing or supplying a product.
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This discontinuation is really a ploy to rob and mulct the historic taxpayers to rescue the finances of the municipality.
Regular users, upon discontinuation of marijuana, may experience withdrawal effects.
Sudden discontinuation may lead to withdrawal symptoms and rapid worsening of the condition being treated.
It also can cause rebound hypertension upon sudden discontinuation, so it should not be used in patients in whom compliance may be an issue.
The most serious acute withdrawal symptoms are seizures and delirium tremens, which most commonly occur with abrupt discontinuation.
Dependence can develop, leading to withdrawal symptoms on discontinuation of these agents.

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