150-600 mg daily in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Neuropathic pain Initially 75 mg twice daily. May be increased to 150 mg twice daily after 3-7 day interval. Max: 300 mg twice daily after an additional wk.
Epilepsy Initially 75 mg twice daily. May be increased to 150 mg twice daily after 1 wk. Max: 300 mg twice daily after an additional wk.
Generalized anxiety disorder 150-600 mg daily in 2-3 divided doses. Initially 150 mg daily, may be increased to 300 mg daily after 1 wk. Following an additional wk, dose may be increased to 450 mg daily. Max dose: 600 mg daily may be achieved after an additional wk.
Fibromyalgia Recommended dose: 300-450 mg daily in 2 divided doses. Initially 75 mg twice daily (150 mg daily), may be increased to 150 mg twice daily (300 mg daily) w/in 1 wk.
Patient who do not experience sufficient benefit w/ 300 mg daily dose May be further increased to 225 mg twice daily (450 mg daily).
Renal impairment CrCl ≥60 mL/min Initially 150 mg twice daily. Max dose: 600 mg daily;
CrCl 30-60 mL/min Initially 75 mg once or twice daily. Max dose: 300 mg daily;
CrCl 15-30 mL/min Initially 25-50 mg once or twice daily. Max dose: 150 mg daily;
CrCl <15 mL/min Initially 25 mg once daily. Max dose: 75 mg daily.
Supplementary dose following haemodialysis Initially 25 mg once daily. Max: 100 mg daily.