<p>Lorazepam is administered orally. For optimal results; dose, frequency of administration and duration of therapy should be individualized according to patient&#39;s response.</p>

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	<li>The usual range is 2 to 6 mg/day given in divided doses, the largest dose being taken before bedtime, but the largest dosage may vary from 1 to 10 mg/day.</li>
	<li>For anxiety, most patients require an initial dose of 2 to 3 mg/day given b.i.d. or t.i.d.</li>
	<li>For elderly or debilitated patients, an initial dosage of 1 to 2 mg/day in divided doses is recommended, to be adjusted as needed and tolerated.</li>
	<li>For insomnia 1 to 2 mg before bedtime and as premedicant 1 to 2 mg the night before surgery and 1 to 2 hour before surgery.</li>
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