The client has been taking fluvoxamine (Luvox) for years, has been symptom-free for one year, and is now considering taking a drug holiday. What nursing teaching is necessary?
1. The client should be symptom-free for at least two years before trying to go off the medication
2. The client should let the prescriber make these decisions and should not suggest this
3. A drug holiday should be avoided due to discontinuation symptoms
4. This is worth trying since the client has been symptom-free for a year
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Rationale: Fluvoxamine should be gradually tapered to avoid discontinuation symptoms. The client should discuss the drug holiday with the prescriber.
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