double the dose because of your weight for it to be effective?
2006-09-01 02:56:59 · 10 answers · asked by Wild seed 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
NO. You should never double your dose of any medication because of your weight. Your doctor already takes that into consideration when they perscribe a medication to you. Dont be stupid and try to play pharmicist.
2006-09-01 02:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most medications are worked through the digestive system and release their ability to heal whatever you're taking them for in the Intestines. It has nothing what so ever to do with weight (unless it specifically says so)
You take the recommended dose always! which is recommended, for a reason.
Only with children does this rule apply and it is by weight so as not to give them too much. Children assimilate medication differently before the ages of both 6 and 12
2006-09-01 10:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no..it is never safe to double a dose of anything...in the case of medications...more is not always better....the best thing you can do is talk to your pharmacist and ask him the kg/mg ratio to this medication. If you do not feel comfy doing that or calling your doc check out this site....http://www.drugs.com/....find the mg/kg dosage. then go to this chart and convert it to find the perfect dose for you...http://home.sc.rr.com/nurdosagecal/Dose%20by%20Weight.htm...typically its best to stick to the recommended dosage unless otherwise advised by your gp.
2006-09-04 21:21:35 · answer #3 · answered by mystikalmoonwillow 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no no...take the same dosage as everyone else...just because your overwieght doesnt mean you have bigger bones..or liver or ..well yu know what i mean..its just extra fat..dont worry im a little over weight too..but i take clariton becuase i ahve asthma and everything...but dont od on it cuz it will result in a horrible feeling and maybe even a stomach pump...and those hurt! good luck and god bless
2006-09-01 09:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check with doc before playing with drugs. some are based on weight some aren't. i don't remember if claratin is
2006-09-01 22:29:46 · answer #5 · answered by shiara_blade 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO WAY THAT STUFF COULD KNOCK OUT A HERAD OF ELEPHANTS BESIDE JUST CAUSE WE ARE OVER WIGHT DOESNT MEAN OUR HEART CAN HANDLE EXTRA MEDS BE CAREFULL
2006-09-01 10:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by Msdeb gee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should check with your doctor firts, but I thilk you should take only 1.
2006-09-01 09:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by AleOmar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you crazy? claritine makes him sleepy. should check a doctor before.
2006-09-01 09:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by **** if i know 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...I doubt you sinuses are bigger than anyone elses.
2006-09-01 10:00:43 · answer #9 · answered by theblackenedphoenix 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-09-03 07:34:38 · answer #10 · answered by fricatease 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋