SchizophreniaAdult 10 or 15 mg once daily. Adolescent 13-17 yr Initially 2 mg/day then, titrated to 5 mg/day followed by a target dose of 10 mg/day. Doses are titrated in a 2-day interval. Bipolar disorderAdult 30 mg once daily. Childn & adolescent 10-17 yr Initially 2 mg/day then, titrated to 5 mg/day followed by a target dose of 10 mg/day. Doses are titrated in a 2-day interval. Adjunctive treatment for patients taking antidepressants 2-5 mg/day. Adjunctive therapy for major depressive disorder 2-15 mg/day. Adjust dose gradually up to 5 mg/day at not <1-wk interval.
Reduce dose or discontinue if signs or symptoms of tardive dyskinesia & NMS appear. Patient w/ history of seizure. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.
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