Adult0.25-0.5 mg 3 times daily, may be increased at 3-4 days interval to a max of 4 mg daily in divided doses. Elderly, debilitated patient & w/ severe hepatic impairment 0.25 mg 2-3 times daily.
Avoid single-dose treatment in depression or anxiety-related depression; long-term treatment. Resp disease, muscle weakness, real personality disorder. History of drug or alcohol abuse. Closely monitor in patients w/ chronic pulmonary insufficiency. May cause addiction. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Chronic renal & hepatic disorders. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <10 yr. Elderly & debilitated patients.
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