For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For: Adults (18-64)
Oral, between 10 and 20 milligrams, once daily, over the duration of 6 months.
Usual dosage is 10 mg once daily. Depending on individual patient response, the dose may be increased to a maximum of 20 mg daily.
Usually 2-4 weeks are necessary to obtain antidepressant response. After the symptoms resolve, treatment for at least 6 months is required for consolidation of the response.
It may be taken with or without food.
For: Elders (65+)
Oral, between 5 and 10 milligrams, once daily.
Initial dosage is 5 mg once daily. Depending on individual patient response the dose may be increased to 10 mg daily.
It may be taken with or without food.