Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia:
Initial dose: 1 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtimeMaintenance dose: 1 to 3 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtimeMaximum dose: 3 mg/dayComments:-The lowest effective dose should be used.-Patients should be monitored for cognitive and/or motor impairments, especially if this drug is used repeatedly.-Patients should be reevaluated if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of treatment.Use: Treatment of insomnia
Usual Geriatric Dose for Insomnia:
Initial dose: 1 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtimeMaintenance dose: 1 to 2 mg orally once a day immediately before bedtimeMaximum dose: 2 mg/dayComments:-The lowest effective dose should be used.-Patients should be monitored for cognitive and/or motor impairments, especially if this drug is used repeatedly.-Patients should be reevaluated if insomnia persists after 7 to 10 days of treatment.Use: Treatment of insomnia
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