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Dosage
Recommendations for IC Patients
Interstitial
cystitis patients in the first double-blind, placebo-controlled
clinical trial took 6 Desert Harvest freeze-dried, whole-leaf
aloe vera capsules per day for three months, 3 capsules in
the morning and 3 in the evening (about 12 hours apart) with
a full 8-ounce glass of liquid. It does not matter whether
you take the aloe vera with food or without. It works the
same either way. However, it is important to drink 8 ounces
of liquid with each dose. Avoid taking the evening dose at
bedtime, or the liquid you drink will cause more frequent
trips to the bathroom in the night. Based on our anecdotal
findings with more than 10,000 IC/PBS patients, we plan to
conduct a dosing study to determine which dose works the best.
In the meantime, here are our latest recommendations:
First Month: 6 capsules per day (3 in the morning and
3 in the evening). If you are symptom free after the first
30 days, continue taking 6 capsules a day for the next 2 months.
However, if you still have some symptoms after the first 30
days, then:
Second
Month: 9 capsules per day (3 in the morning, 3 in the
afternoon, and 3 in the evening). If you are symptom free
after 60 days, continue taking 9 capsules a day for the third
month. However, if you still have some symptoms, then:
Third
Month: 12 capsules per day (4 in the morning, 4 in the
afternoon, and 4 in the evening). If the symptoms do not respond
within 3 months while following the 6/9/12 dosage recommendations,
we assume that you are one of the 12.5% of patients who will
not respond to the aloe vera at all. In our database of more
than 8,000 IC/PBS patients, 75% received at least some relief
and 42% had total symptom control, although symptoms can return
if the aloe vera is discontinued.
Maintenance
Dose: After three months, the daily dose can be decreased
by one capsule per week until symptoms return (for instance,
week one: take 5 capsules per day, week two: take 4 capsules
per day, week three: take 3 capsules per day). When you notice
symptoms, increase the daily dose by one capsule and continue
on this maintenance dose. On bad days, a burst of 3 to 6 extra
capsules at any time of day may bring symptoms back under
control for many IC/PBS patients. It is safe to take up to
21 capsules per day.
Flare-ups:
We recommend 6 capsules every 4 hours until you have your
symptoms back under control. Most people only have to take
the first 6 capsules.
Desert Harvest does not make any health claims regarding any of its products. Even though we are committed to scientific research, we are not healthcare professionals. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. As with any good health measures, it is important for an individual to be under the routine care of a physician and to follow the directions of qualified healthcare professionals. The suggestions, statements, and products on this website have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administation.
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