Dosage question (sm)

Posted By: quietmoods on 2008-02-24
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Fosamax is usually given 70 mg per week, this doctor plainly states 70 mg b.i.d., would it be best to question this and leave a blank or send it on as dictated? TIA

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Dosage question (sm) - quietmoods
- There are numerous studies presently - giddy pc guru
- Always flag/blank something so odd it is likely - wrong. Dr will be glad U are paying attention.
- Fosamax dosage - LB
- Does the patient have Paget's disease? If so, - giddy pc guru
  - I would still flag it - he said twice daily not - twice weekly. nm
  - Even so, not MT place to decide what is in Dr - mind or assume that is what he means. SM
- Leave a blank - zoe

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