Fetzima Dosage

Generic name: levomilnacipran
Drug class: Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors

Medically reviewed by  A Ras MD.

Recommended Adult Dosing

Dosage forms:  ER CAP: 20 mg, 40 mg, 80 mg, 120 mg; convenience pack

Major depressive disorder

[40-120 mg PO qd]

Start: 20 mg PO qd x2 days, then 40 mg PO qd; Max: 120 mg/day; Info: may incr. dose by 40 mg/day no more frequently than q2 days; taper dose gradually to D/C; do not open cap

Renal dosing

[adjust dose amount]

CrCl 30-59: max 80 mg/day; CrCl 15-29: max 40 mg/day; ESRD: avoid use

HD/PD: not defined

Hepatic dosing

[no adjustment]

SRC: NLM .