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Re:The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates by valuearb on Tuesday July 18, 2017 @03:39PM (#14799422)
I'm pretty sure for almost all drugs 20% doesn't matter. Think about it. I've never gotten an over the counter or prescription drug that was adjusted for my weight. The closest thing I can think of is painkillers (tylenol, etc) giving different dosages for children.

So if a 110lb wife gets the same dosage as a 200lb husband, how on earth would even a 20% difference in dosage amount make a big difference?

2% can only be done in fantasyland, like in a hospital you and the medicine are both closely weighed and administered.

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Re:The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates by dragonwriter on Tuesday July 18, 2017 @03:45PM (#14799474)
> I've never gotten an over the counter or prescription drug that was adjusted for my weight.

How do you know that your doctor didn't take your weight into consideration when selecting the dose for a prescription medicine?

OTC drugs are often generally provided at a dose that should be safe for most adults, but may be significantly different in effectiveness based on weight.

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Re:The Myth of Drug Expiration Dates by valuearb on Tuesday July 18, 2017 @06:45PM (#14800646)
Because my dosage has never varied, while my weight has and by more than 20%.
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