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Is there a way to speed up abilify (aripiprazole) elimination and haldol decanoate injection elimination? stopping both and just using zyprexa. half life 75hrs3weeks

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Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

No.: Unfortunately not, you just have to wait patiently.

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is there a way to speed up abilify (aripiprazole) elimination and haldol decanoate injection elimination? stopping both and just using zyprexa. half life 75hrs3weeks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Linda Callaghan answered

Dr Killian and another doctor agreed

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