Can I Discontinue Rapaflo Cold Turkey?

Posted on Sun, 29 Jul 2018

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Sun, 29 Jul 2018 Answered on

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Question : I am on Rapaflo and getting off of it. Can I do so cold turkey?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No. Better to taper it and stop.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It is advisable to taper it in 1-2 weeks and then stop.
Please let me know on what dose you are on currently, so that I can advise you tapering schedule.

Looking for your reply. Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (44 minutes later)

I am on 8 MG.once a day.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can taper and stop it in 2 weeks.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Your current dose is 8 mg per day.

I can advise you to taper it in 2 weeks as
You can take 4 mg for 1 week
2 mg for 1 more week and can stop there after.

Hope this information would help you.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj