titration

What it means

1. countableuncountableanalytical chemistryThe determination of the concentration of some substance in a solution by slowly adding measured amounts of some other substance (normally using a burette) until a reaction is shown to be complete, for instance by the colour change of an indicator
2. countableuncountablemedicineThe gradual adjustment of the dosage of a medication to determine the appropriate dose.

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   SSRIs are the best thing that's ever happened to me. Things are going great at work. My sister yelled at me, but I didn't care. At 3:00 PM, I feel so tired I collapse. I entered a fugue state and woke up on the set of Good Morning America. / Right, you're still in the titration period, though that should be over soon. / What do you mean? / Patients can experience euphoria and fatigue during the first couple of weeks of medication, but don't worry. After that, you'll level out and start feeling like more like yourself.

   2026, Samantha Riley, “On No, I'm Still Talking” (19:16 from the start), in Anthony Chun, director, DANG!, season 1, episode 7, spoken by Andrew and Doctor, via Netflix

Where it comes from

From titrate + -ion, see titrate.