Depression Initially 10 mg once daily, may be increased to a max of 20 mg once daily at least a wk. Panic disorder w/ or w/o agoraphobia Initially 5 mg once daily, increased to 10 mg once daily after a wk. Max: 20 mg once daily. Elderly Initially ½ the usual dose & lower max dose.
Discontinue in patients entering a manic phase & if seizure develops. Patients w/ panic disorder & DM. Avoid in patients w/ unstable epilepsy & monitor in controlled epilepsy. Closely monitor for suicidal behavior during 1st few wk.
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