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j_liz
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I started out with 2mg and then a month later my LLMD upped it to 3 mg. The thing is she wrote the script for 100 3 mg capsules and said to take 1 or 2. I did the 3 mg for maybe a couple of weeks, but wanted to up it to help with my ulcerative colitis. So, I am taking 2 capsules now.

I know that the studies say that more than 4.5mg isn't necessary, but is it ok to take 6 mg until I run out and get the next script?

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bcb1200
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I always heard 4.5mg was the max.

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What bcb1200 said...
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Cut on capsule in half, and take it with a whole one. Close enough. It is not that exacting.

Dan

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We always keep empty gelatin capsules on hand for cutting doses down and helping my little boy take his meds.

You can't get them at a major pharmacy, but a local mom and pop will have them.

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Shoot, I was hoping it was ok just to take the 6mg. Thanks, Everybody.

I finally found this on the ldn site: "The therapeutic dosage range for LDN is from 1.5mg to 4.5mg every night. Dosages below this range are likely to have no effect at all, and dosages above this range are likely to block endorphins for too long a period of time and interfere with its effectiveness."

Maybe I'll just ask my LLMD to write a script for 1.5mg and use that. [Roll Eyes]

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I decided to just empty one halfway, like Dan suggested.

I hope I get past the insomnia this time. Last time I quit at 6 wks., because it was driving me mad. I can't do it this time, because I need it to help my ulcerative colitis.

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