Asyndrome that can be produced by abrupt cessation or rapid dose reduction of a medicationis:

Withdrawal occurs when a drug-dependent individual stops taking the drug abruptly, leading to physiological symptoms.

Example:Opioid withdrawal can cause nausea, sweating, and tremors.

Withdrawal differs from addiction, which involvescompulsive drug-seeking behavior.

????Reference:DEA Controlled Substance Abuse Guide, PTCE MedicationSafety Guidelines.