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Discontinuation is the process of quitting a procedure, such as, the course of treatment with a drug or a consumer product line.

Discontinuation of a treatment is to stop taking a drug. There are several reasons for discontinuation, e.g.:
- The ailment or reason it was taken has disappeared.
- The adverse effects outweigh the desired effects.
- Other, better, alternatives are available.

Discontinuation for consumer products is when a product's manufacture and/or support are stopped by the company that makes the product. This is usually due to low sales, but it does not mean the product never sold well. Many high selling products eventually see a drop in sales and eventual discontinuation, usually after being superseded by a superior product.

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-'''Discontinuation''' is to quit a procedure, and has different meanings for a treatment of an individual and a whole brand of a drug product:
+'''Discontinuation''' is the process of quitting a procedure, such as, the course of treatment with a drug or a consumer product line.
 *Discontinuation of a treatment is to stop taking a drug. There are several reasons for discontinuation, e.g.:
 **The ailment or reason it was taken has disappeared.
-**The [[adverse effects]] overweight the desired effects.
+**The [[adverse effects]] outweigh the desired effects.
 **Other, better, alternatives are available.