Typical dosage for Fanapt
- Schizophrenia: The typical starting dose is 1 mg by mouth twice per day. Your psychiatrist will slowly raise the dose over the course of a few days. The typical maintenance dose ranges from 6 mg to 12 mg twice daily.
- Bipolar I disorder (brand name Fanapt only): The typical starting dose is 1 mg by mouth twice per day. Your psychiatrist will slowly raise the dose over the course of a few days. The typical maintenance dose is 12 mg twice daily.
Your dose will differ if you have liver problems, if you're taking other medications that interact with iloperidone (Fanapt), and if you have certain genetics that affect how well iloperidone (Fanapt) is broken down in the body.
