Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Depression: 150 mg/day in divided doses. Insomnia: 50-100 mg PO QHS.
Pediatric Dose
Not FDA approved for < 18 yrs.
Renal Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Concurrent MAOI use
Common Adverse Effects
- Sedation
- Priapism (rare but classic)
- Orthostatic hypotension