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Is bigger better? An argument for very low starting doses.

Authors :
McCormack, James P.
Allan, G. Michael
Virani, Adil S.
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 1/11/2011, Vol. 183 Issue 1, p65-69, 5p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article focuses on having a low dose approach when taking new medications. According to the authors, having a low dose approach can decrease the risk of unwanted effects, engage patients in identifying the best dosage for them and provide a placebo effect. They added that starting with a higher dose may cause dose-related side-effects to the patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
183
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
58607178
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.091481