Posted by ed_uk on March 10, 2005, at 8:47:24
In reply to Re: Celexa mini-doses » Ritch, posted by Sarah T. on March 9, 2005, at 22:07:51
Hi,
>This is just plain stupidity on the part of the drug manufacturers.
They like to promote the myth that everyone can be treated with the same 'therapeutic dose' eg. fluoxetine 20mg etc. They use it as a marketing strategy, claiming that it is an advantage of their drug.
>I got by with Prozac 2.5mg every day for years and I had to make my own liquid with that. Liquid is a hassle.
Annoyingly, in the UK, Prozac only comes in two strengths of capsule, 20mg and 60mg. Prozac tablets are not available, at least we have the liquid.
>Along the way, there have been several medicines I couldn't even try because the pills were available only in fairly large strengths.
This can also make it very difficult to taper. I suppose if they made low-strength tablets for tapering, they would have to admit that some people have to taper in really small steps because the withdrawal symptoms can be nasty.
Ed.
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