Recent clinical studies and case reports indicate that, for patients who have relapsed on MAPK - targeted inhibitors, re-introduction of MAPK therapy following an intentional drug holiday may lead to a secondary response. (sciencedaily.com)
When both drugs were given intermittently, tumor growth increased after a one - week drug holiday, and tumors became resistant to the therapy after about eight weeks. (sciencedaily.com)
If you're taking a shorter - acting SSRI, such as Zoloft or the serotonin - norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Effexor, you may be able — with your doc's okay — to take a short drug holiday. (prevention.com)