I have been on Lugol's for six months and only for the last two months have I divided the dosage. I started at one drop (6.25mg) and then one drop twice a day until I got to five drops twice a day. This took 2-3 weeks. Then, like your mom, I found it a hassle,and just started taking it all at once. Now, since I am taking such large doses,I most often break it up, but even now, not always.

Here is my August1 testimonial:


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As of August 1, 2007, I have been on Iodine for a little over fifteen weeks. I started at one drop, quickly progressing to five drops, then to five drops twice a day, and am now at sixteen drops twice a day. I had essentially no side effects, except for a few vivid dreams, at first. Three weeks in, I got chills, fever, and flu like symptoms. At this time I backed off the iodine, and then took a break for several days, as this detox lasted over ten days. The only other side effect I have had is a clear sticky discharge from my eyes, with the eyes being red. I take a one day break once a week. To date, I have noticed a definite increase in appetite control, more energy, and have been able to discontinue my medications, diabetic, high blood pressure and antidepressants. I have had emotional detox, mostly consisting of crying for no reason, and I credit this with helping me get off the antidepressants. Iodine has given me motivation to change my life and the ability to change my diet and lifestyle.

I started out taking my doses once per day becuase I had scar tissue that burned like heck in my throat. Internal jaw surgery in case your wondering. I now take 7 drops twice per day. I started with 1 drop in 8 oz. (mix) and then went to 2, 3, 4, over a month. Then went to 5 in 16oz and now 7 drops in 16oz mix twice per day.
My mix-8oz water, 8oz apple cider, 1 tsp. ACV, drops of iodine. This keeps my throat from stinging but very few people have the same problem. I am gearing up for a liver cleanse so the apple cider is for that purpose.