Drug dosages

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Drug dosages vary between drugs and in most jurisdictions recommended doses to maximize efficacy are laid down.

If too little drug is taken it may be ineffective, to much may lead to unpleasant side effects and in extreme cases death.

See also

• Bioavailability
• Drug administration methods
• Drug overdoses