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Question : What is the theraputic dose levels for a 76 year old male that weights around 140 lbs?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (-4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
up to 1200mg per day divided... serum levels of 6-12 mcg/L

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the dosage for tegretol is individualized. The starting dose is 200mg twice daily. The dose is gradually escalated (200mg every week) and split in 3-4 doses per day. The maximum dosage is 1200mg per day (divided in 4 doses).

The serum target levels are 6-12mcg/L.

I hope it answers your question!
Kind Regards!
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Suggest Dosage For Tegretol

Brief Answer: up to 1200mg per day divided... serum levels of 6-12 mcg/L Detailed Answer: Hello, the dosage for tegretol is individualized. The starting dose is 200mg twice daily. The dose is gradually escalated (200mg every week) and split in 3-4 doses per day. The maximum dosage is 1200mg per day (divided in 4 doses). The serum target levels are 6-12mcg/L. I hope it answers your question! Kind Regards!