Starting doses typically range from 0.25 mg to 0.5 mg weekly, with incremental increases every 4 weeks until you reach your target or therapeutic dose
It can range from mild to severe and is often accompanied by stomach feeling pressure, cramping or pain
The reason for needing pain relief whether it is acute (e.g., headache, dental pain, injury) or chronic (e.g., osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)as this will guide the choice of analgesic and duration of treatment
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In practice that means a licensed provider evaluates you remotely and, if you meet the program's criteria, issues a prescription that a pharmacy fills, with follow-up over time
A familiar dose can behave differently when your stomach is moving more slowly