Posted by Larry Hoover on May 13, 2006, at 15:58:44
In reply to Re: What does half-life really mean?, posted by Phillipa on May 13, 2006, at 12:14:15
> Lar you're above me head.
Well, on a map I am. Canada is up there, I suppose. I really had hoped to not be over people's heads with what I said.
> If a med is prescirbed twice a day I take it twice a day.
Usually, so do I (take meds as prescribed).
> And that is why it usually takes at least 5 days for the drug levels to build up to a theraputic level in your blood. No?
Five half lives, is considered standard. But, it's really an arbitrary standard. And the effect of the drug could have been immediate, or delayed, notwithstanding therapeutic concentration. There are so many factors....
> Not surprised. Love Phillipa
Not surprised about what? You lost me, there.
Lar
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