* Alprazolam is administered orally without regard to meals.
For
the treatment of anxiety disorders, or transient symptoms of anxiety:
Oral dosage :
Adults: 0.25-0.5 mg by oral three times per day up to a maximum
daily dose of 4 mg.
Elderly patients: 0.125-0.25 mg by oral twice daily or three
times per day.
For the treatment of symptoms associated with panic disorder :
Oral dosage :
Adults: 0.5 mg by oral three times per day; increase in 1 mg
increments as needed, at intervals of 3-4 days. Dosages range from 1 to 10
mg/day; 4 mg/day is typically necessary.