The starting dose is a TEENY TINY 2 units on day one. On day 4 you will give 3 units for a total of 5 units for the week. Starting with a split dose like this helps us minimize nausea the first week. Thereafter you will only dose once a week.
Week 2 we will start you on 5 units (0.25 mg) weekly. I will give you your dose in units rather than mg because that's the number you'll see on your syringe. You will probably stay at 5 units for 3 weeks or so, depending on your individual response.
50 units (2.4 mg) is the maximum dose. This dose can be maintained as long as needed.