Eli5: how do extended release drugs work?
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The active ingredient is is mixed with inactive ingredients that slowly dissolve and release more of the drug into your system. Some drugs are best when they dissolve as quickly as possible to kick in, while others it’s better to have a slow, gradual release. How the active ingredient is packaged — pill, capsule, liquigel, etc and the specifics of the binders used all affect how long it takes for medication to dissolve and be absorbed.
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