USMLE Forum Archives - USMLE Step 3 - drugs that we taper slowly
drugs that we taper slowly
meduploader - 06-28-09 15:52
Antidepressant [to avoid Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or withdrawal]
Anxiolytics; benzodiapines; buspirone, Sedatives/hypnotics
Antipsychotic to avoid discontinuation syndrome, psychotropic medications
Insomnia medication
Anticonvulsants
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Immunosuppressive drugs
Oral corticoids [> 4-6 weeks of use]
BB
Clonidine
Morphine, hydrocodone
Alcohol
meduploader - 06-28-09 15:52
Antidepressant [to avoid Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome or withdrawal]
Anxiolytics; benzodiapines; buspirone, Sedatives/hypnotics
Antipsychotic to avoid discontinuation syndrome, psychotropic medications
Insomnia medication
Anticonvulsants
Cholinesterase inhibitors
Immunosuppressive drugs
Oral corticoids [> 4-6 weeks of use]
BB
Clonidine
Morphine, hydrocodone
Alcohol
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