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  • They will be called “variables” in the future, and scientists will try to figure out how they tick. And: They were seen as constants for a sufficientyl long time, so still treating them like constants won’t hurt, as the value will probably only vary over long reaches of time or unlikely/uncommon circumstances like relativistic speeds.

    We treat g = 9.81m/s², well knowing that this changes depending on height and location. But this value is totally sufficient for everyday purposes, and no bridge will ever collapse just because of local derivations from 9.81. The precise local value of g is only of relevance for a very small range of applications.




  • Treczoks@lemmy.worldtoADHD@lemmy.worldMedication lasting 8h, not 3 or 14?
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    14 days ago

    But at the same time I would like to tell him that 30mg is not a safe dose,

    Leave it to the medical people what a “safe dose” is. If the capsules have 40mg, they have achieved this value not by just eyeballing, but by amazingly intensive testing.

    he should teach first time patients to open the capsule and dilute themselves. You can easily do that.

    If you have doubts on or problems with the prescribed dosage, please discuss this with your doctor. It helps if you can give detailed information on the effects it has. I have to admit that I have no first-hand experience with ADHD medication, but I closely followed the struggles of my daughter to find the right medication, dosage, and application method, and it took her quite some trials and changes of medications to find what helps her best.


  • The big problem with ADHD medication is that basically every patients reacts differently. There is no real general formula. With some patients, even small dose changes can make a vast difference.

    Basically all you can do is try a medication/dose combo, observe and record what happens, maybe tune the dose slightly, and talk to the doc again if one medication does not work for you.