Women Initially 5 mg. Men Initially 5 or 10 mg. Taken once per night, immediately before bedtime w/ at least 7-8 hr remaining before planned time of awakening. Max: 10 mg once daily. Elderly 5 mg once daily immediately before bedtime. Hepatic insufficiency 5 mg once daily immediately before bedtime.
Debilitated patients; cardiac, liver, kidney or organic brain disorder. Avoid continuous administration. May result in sleepiness & decreased alertness, concentration & reflexive motor skills in the following morning. May cause worsening of depression & suicidal thoughts & actions in depressed patients. Do not drive or perform activities that require mental alertness until 8 hr after intake. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn, elderly.
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