What does “Contraindication” mean?
A circumstance in which a treatment should not be used.
Contraindication in plain English
A circumstance in which a treatment should not be used.
In this field the contraindications that come up most are a personal or family history of psychosis, unstable mental illness, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and significant cardiovascular disease.
A relative contraindication makes treatment inadvisable rather than impossible, and calls for a judgement about balance of risk.
Frequently asked questions
What does contraindication mean?
A circumstance in which a treatment should not be used.
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