Posted by zero on February 4, 2004, at 2:13:29
In reply to Re: Anyone tried TEGRETOL for Social Anxiety? » zero, posted by SPhobia on February 2, 2004, at 22:24:34
> Zero,
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> What would a "normal" dose be, as opposed to the 200-400mgs you take per day?
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> ThanksAs far as "normal" dose goes, the following on Tegretol for Epilepsy (from rxlist.com - pretty reliable):
Adults And Children Over 12 Years Of Age
Initial: Either 200 mg twice a day for tablets and extended release tablets or 1 teaspoon four times a day for suspension (400 mg per day). Increase at weekly intervals by adding up to 200 mg per day using a twice a day regimen of extened release or three times a day or four times a day regimen until the optimal response is obtained. Dosage generally should not exceed 1000 mg daily in children 12 to 15 years of age, and 1200 mg daily in patients above 15 years of age. Doses up to 1600 mg daily have been used in adults in rare instances.
Using it for SAD or Bipolar is an "off-label" use, but for some perspective, my 1st pdoc. who introduced me to Tegretol, wanted me at 600-800mg./day (bad side effects for me at this level).Hope this is helpful.
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