The risk of experiencing this side effect can be reduced by using smaller, yet still effective doses.

The overall risk depends on the effective dose received over time.

The lowest effective dose is used to limit the risk of side effects.

The smallest possible effective dose should be used for this group of patients.

Therefore, an effective dose depends on the individual and the pain.

For some drugs, the effective dose is so much higher that it can be dangerous or even fatal.

When these medications are used long term, the lowest effective dose should be taken.

The sievert unit is used in the report of the effective dose.

Within the 120 km2, the effective dose would be up to 13 times greater.

With prescription drugs, one should only take the minimum effective dose.