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A member asked:
Is there a difference between tapering from anti- psychotic medication that is ir and xr? if so how does one taper off of an xr tablet to minimize sfx
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Yes XR is easier: Immediate release (IR) medications go into the bloodstream so there is more chance of side effects when you stop them. Extended release (XR) medications are released more slowly over time which means they will also leave your body more slowly which decreases the chance of side effects. However, you can not break an XR pill so to taper off you will a small number of decreasing dose pills.
Answered 5/13/2014
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