The dose of resin which will produce the greatest lowering of blood cholesterol levels is between four and six scoops or packets of powder daily. You will need to help us determine the dose that works best for you without causing unpleasant side effects. After you have successfully taken this dose for 1 or 2 weeks, increase your dose to three packets or scoops of powder each day. Continue with this plan until you have arrived at the best dose for you. Although six doses per day is ideal, we will be content with whatever dose you can comfortably take each day, especially if it produces a good cholesterol-lowering effect.
Most patients take between two to four doses per day.
It is generally best to take the dose of resin two times a day, although it is ok to take all of the dose once daily or in three doses per day. Adjust the dose schedule to what is convenient for you. Take the dose of powder just before or with meals. If you choose to take it twice daily, take it with the two heaviest meals or with the most convenient meals. When you increase your dose to three packets or scoops of powder per day, you may take one dose three times a day with each meal, instead of once or twice daily, if you prefer.