Enuresis
Child 6-12 yr: 25 PO qd 1 h before bed. If no response after 1 wk, may increase to 50 mg PO 1 h before bed.
Child > 12 yr: 25 mg PO 1 h before bed. Increase to 75 mg after 1 wk if no response.
Depression
Child < 12 yr: 1.5 mg/kg PO qd, increase prn q 3-4 day by 1 mg/kg. Max 5 mg/kg qd. Once symptoms controlled, reduce gradually to lowest effective dose.
Adult: 75-100 mg PO or IM qd in divided doses, increase by 25-50 mg up to 200 mg. Some pts can start at lower doses (25 mg PO) and adjust by 25 mg every other day. Max 300 mg qd. Or entire dose may be given hs. Max 200 mg/day for outpts and 300 mg/day for inpts. |