9 Medications That Need to be Tapered Slowly
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Depending on the type of medication, abrupt discontinuation can result in various health consequences ranging from mild, bothersome side effects to severe symptoms requiring medical care., Written by Juhi Modi
Tapering strips: how it works.
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Pregabalin for neuropathic pain: balancing benefits and harms - Evidently Cochrane
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The Most Effective Migraine Medications
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Stopping antidepressants Royal College of Psychiatrists
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I stopped sleeping': the sometimes difficult path off antidepressants, Depression
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Cross-tapering and the Logistics of Drug Discontinuation (Chapter 9) - Practical Psychopharmacology
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Prednisone Taper: How to Stop Slowly and Safely
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Seizure Disorder vs. Epilepsy: What's the Difference?
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Coming Off a Proton Pump Inhibitor - Whole Health Library
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Risks of Benzodiazepines National Center for Health Research
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