Typical dosage for Fetzima
The typical starting dose is 20 mg by mouth once a day for 2 days. Then, your prescriber will raise your dose to 40 mg by mouth once a day.
As you keep taking the medication, your prescriber will adjust your dose based on how well it works for you and if you have any side effects.
The maximum dose is 120 mg per day. The maximum dose differs if you have kidney problems or if you take certain medications.
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