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September 24th
2004
8:20 AM
upset stomach if i take it without food. my dr had me gradually increase the dose (500 mg for 1 week, 1000 mg, for 2nd week, then 1500 mg/day). this seems to help reduce the initial side effects. also be sure to take with food.
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