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Research Notes on Cilostazol Dosage
The dosage of cilostazol recommended for each patient may differ depending on the overall health of the individual and any other medications he or she may be taking. The typical recommended starting dosage of cilostazol for peripheral vascular disease is 100 mg taken twice daily, at least 30 minutes before or two hours after meals. Depending on other medications being taken at the same time, the dosage of cilostazol may be decreased to 50 mg twice daily.1
Fast Facts:
- Each dose of cilostazol should be taken with a full glass of water.2
- It may take up to twelve weeks before the full benefit of cilostazol is felt; however, if symptoms do not improve after at least four weeks, consult with a physician.2
- Cilostazol is the generic form of the brand name medication Pletal.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ Micromedex (via Mayo Clinic): Cilostazol (Oral Route): Dosing
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): How Should I Take Cilostazol?
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- Last update: Dec. 3, 2009
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