Glossary · Medication Terms
Tapering
Gradually reducing a medication rather than stopping it suddenly.
Where this comes up
- Amitriptyline (Adepril)
- Amphetamine
- Aripiprazole (Abilify)
- Atomoxetine (Strattera is the best-known brand name for atomoxetine. Generic atomoxetine products are also widely available. In Canada)
- Brexpiprazole (Rexulti is the brand name used in Canada and the United States. In the European Union)
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin)
- Buspirone
- Citalopram and Escitalopram (Celexa is the best-known brand name. Other international names include Cipramil)