Recommended DosageThe usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the daily dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg per day.
For anxiety, most patients require an initial dose of 2 to 3 mg/day given two or three times per day
For insomnia due to anxiety or situational stress, a single daily dose of 2 to 4 mg may be given, usually at bedtime.
For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg per day in divided doses is recommended, to be adjusted as needed and tolerated.
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