Altrox Dosage/Direction for Use

Dosage should be individualized for maximum beneficial effect. While the usual daily dosages given as follows will meet the needs of most patients, there will be some who require higher doses. In such cases, dosage should be increased cautiously to avoid adverse effects. Dosage should be reduced gradually when discontinuing therapy or when decreasing the daily dose. It is suggested that the daily dosage be decreased by no more than 500 mcg every 3 days. Some patients may require an even slower dosage reduction.
The lowest possible effective dose should be employed and the need for continued treatment reassessed frequently. The risk of dependence may increase with dose and duration of treatment.
Anxiety Disorders and Transient Symptoms of Anxiety: Treatment of anxiety disorders should be initiated with a dose of 250 mcg to 500 mcg three times daily. The dose may be increased to achieve a maximum therapeutic effect, at intervals of 3 to 4 days, to a maximum daily dose of 4 mg, given in divided doses.
Panic Disorder: Treatment of anxiety disorders should be initiated with a dose of 500 mcg three times daily. Depending on the response, the dose may be increased to at intervals of 3 to 4 days in increments of no more than 1 mg per day, to a maximum daily dose of 4 mg, given in divided doses. Occasional patients required as much as 10 mg a day to achieve a successful response.
Special Populations: For elderly, patients with advanced liver disease or with debilitating disease, the usual starting dose is 250 mcg, given two or three times daily. This may be gradually increased if needed and tolerated. The elderly may be especially sensitive to the effects of benzodiazepines. If side effects occur at the recommended starting dose, the dose may be lowered.
Or as prescribed by the physician.