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Advice re: starting drug (Ivabradine) v low and slow

Kes

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Just wondering how you guys who are incredibly sensitive approach this. This drug is supposed to be taken twice per day. I couldn't handle 2.5mg dose so doctor has recommended trying me on tiny granule. I was thinking of taking this for 3 days and then if tolerated adding in a second granule later in the day for 3 days then moving to 2 granules in the morning and 1 in the late afternoon for 3 days and so on. Does 3 days sound like a sensible amount of time to increase dose at this very low dose?

Also how do you manage to regulate the dose when dealing with such tiny amounts? Do you use v small scales to weigh the tablet or just go by eye or take photo of what you're taking?
 

Kes

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Sorry didn't mean to post this under news. Just not firing on all cylinders. Don't know how to change it...