noun
dose reduction; tapering off medication
Medical term, especially for reducing or tapering antipsychotic drugs. Used in clinical contexts.
医師の指導のもとで減薬を進めることが重要です。
It is important to proceed with dose reduction under a doctor's guidance.
副作用が強かったため、減薬を検討した。
Because the side effects were severe, we considered tapering off the medication.