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Does "take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day" mean one in the morning and one at night? or two back-to-back?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

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2 per day....: Take one 2 times a day , 12 hours apart. Example -- 8 AM and 8 PM. !2 hours in between -- idea is to keep blood level of drug throughout the treatment time. Good Luck.

Answered 8/2/2020

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A member asked:

Does "take 1 tablet by mouth twice a day" mean one in the morning and one at night? or two back-to-back?

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Dr. John Thaler answered

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