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