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Discussion Forums => Iron Chelation Corner => Topic started by: Siena on December 02, 2006, 01:00:28 PM

Title: LOW DOSE EXJADE........ANDY??
Post by: Siena on December 02, 2006, 01:00:28 PM

Hi again Andy, just wanted to ask you what would be a good low starting dose for Exjade? is one tablet of 500mg per day low enough? I am starting soon and this is what the doctor recommended for me. Many thanks to you....

Title: Re: LOW DOSE EXJADE........ANDY??
Post by: Andy Battaglia on December 02, 2006, 04:51:29 PM

500 mg is a minimum dose and is a good starting point. Don't be concerned if your ferritin readings go up at first on the lower dose. As your body adjusts to the new drug, the dosage will be raised in increments until you are at the proper dose, which is determined by body weight.