Why Would a Slow-Release Depot Formulation Be Preferred When Treating

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Multiple Choice

Why would a slow-release depot formulation be preferred when treating schizophrenia?

• A)Eliminates the side effects associated with schizophrenia
• B)Does not interfere with the metabolism of other drugs
• C)Allows for once-a-day dosing because of its slow-release formulation
• D)To allow for infrequent administration of the medication for maintenance therapy

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