Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia

15 mg orally once a day at bedtime for women and 15 or 30 mg orally once a day at bedtime for men

Comments:

• The 15 mg dose can be increased to 30 mg if necessary for efficacy.
• The lowest effective dose should be used, since important adverse effects are dose related.
• Dosage should be limited to 15 mg per day in elderly or debilitated patients.

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

• Dose adjustment may be needed when this drug is administered concomitantly with other CNS depressants.

Precautions

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

US Controlled Substance: Schedule IV

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Storage requirements:

• Protect from light

• Psychiatric: Patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or patients with a marked personality disorder should be monitored frequently.

• Patients should be cautioned against performing activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle.