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Why is an immediate release medication preferable to an extended release?
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∙ 13y ago
Immediate release is for break away pain. For the now effects to where extended is for a longer period. For example you take a extended release, And your next 1 is in 6 hours but you are feeling pain again in 3-4 hours, you could take the immediate release.
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