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Definition of Rebound effect
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Rebound effect: The production of increased negative symptoms when the effect of a drug has passed or the patient no longer responds to the drug. If a drug produces a rebound effect, the condition it was used to treat may come back even stronger when the drug is discontinued or loses effectiveness.