<p>Recommended dose is 10 mg, no more than once per night taken before 30 minutes of going to bed, with at least 7 hours remaining before the planned time of awakening. If the 10 mg dose is well-tolerated but not effective, the dose can be increased, not to exceed 20 mg once daily. Lowest dose effective should be used for the patient. Time to effect may be delayed if taken with or soon after a meal.</p>