A client experiencing recurrent episodes of depression expresses a desire to discontinue the prescribed antidepressant medication. The client reports feeling less depressed after taking the medication for the past few weeks but dislikes the side effects. What is the best response for the nurse to provide?

Advise the client to discuss the medication's side effects with the healthcare provider.

Remind the client that feeling better indicates the therapeutic effect of the medication.

Inform the client that gradual tapering is necessary to discontinue the medication.

Assure the client that the medication's side effects will likely dissipate over time.

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