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Is bigger better? An argument for very low starting doses.
- 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.
- Subjects :
- DRUG dosage
MEDICAL care
PLACEBOS
THERAPEUTICS
MEDICINE
SAFETY
Subjects
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