Posted 23 February 2007 - 02:43 AM
Please remember that dosage to be used is a critical factor. This drug should be used for the entire life span.
DEPRENYL- DOSAGES FOR LIFE EXTENSION PURPOSES
Age Dosage
30-35 1mg twice a week
35-40 1mg every other day
40-45 1mg every day
45-50 2mg every day
50-55 3mg every day
55-60 4mg every day
60-65 5mg every day
65-70 6mg every day
70-75 8mg every day
75-80 9mg every day
80 plus 10mg every day
Quality of life usage indications and dosages:
Parkinson's Disease: Indicated as a treatment adjuvant. Dosage: 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon.
Alzheimer's Disease: May be helpful in treatment. Dosage: 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon.
Tremors: Helpful in the relief of symptoms. Dosage: 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon, for 30 days. For maintenance, reduce amount by I mg per day until reaching proper dose for age. If tremors return, increase dose by I mg a day, until they disappear again, and continue at that dosage. Do not exceed 10 mg per day.
High Blood Pressure: Effective in hypertension reduction. Dosage: 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon, for 30 days. After this period, reduce amount by I mg per day until reaching proper dose for age. If high blood pressure returns, increase dose by I mg a day, until it disappears again, and continue at that dosage. Do not exceed 10 mg per day.
Motion Sickness: Dosage: from 5 to 10 mg a day.
Depression: Dosage: 5 mg in the morning and 5 mg in the afternoon, for 30 days. After this period, reduce amount by 1 mg per day until reaching proper dose for age. If depression returns, increase dose by 1 mg a day, until it disappears again, and continue at that dosage. Do not exceed 10 mg a day.
The above information is the translation of the manufacturer's insert. It is provided under the supplying company's terms and conditions and should not replace the advice of your personal physician.