Flurazepam Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 9, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 15 mg; 30 mg
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Insomnia
15 mg orally once a day at bedtime for women and 15 or 30 mg orally once a day at bedtime for men
Comments:
- The 15 mg dose can be increased to 30 mg if necessary for efficacy.
- The lowest effective dose should be used, since important adverse effects are dose related.
- Dosage should be limited to 15 mg per day in elderly or debilitated patients.
Use: Treatment of insomnia
Renal Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Dose Adjustments
- Dose adjustment may be needed when this drug is administered concomitantly with other CNS depressants.
Precautions
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
US Controlled Substance: Schedule IV
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Storage requirements:
- Protect from light
Monitoring:
- Psychiatric: Patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse, or patients with a marked personality disorder should be monitored frequently.
Patient advice:
- Patients should be cautioned against performing activities requiring complete mental alertness, such as operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle.
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