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What is the difference between potassium chloride er and cr pls? i have taken cr for over 20 yrs. it is a script dosage of 8 meqs twice a day. will th
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One means controlled: release, the other means extended release. I think they are the same and will give you the same dosage of potassium.
Answered 5/3/2019
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