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Monotherapy

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Updated February 22, 2007

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Definition:
Monotherapy is treatment with a single drug. For example, a bipolar person who is stabilized on lithium only is on monotherapy. This is as opposed to combination therapy, where two or more medications are used.
Pronunciation: MAHN-oh-THAIR-uh-pee
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