| Drug | Starting and incremental dosages (mg per day)* | Usual target dosage (mg per day) | Usual maximal dosage (mg per day) | Occasionally prescribed maximal dosage (mg per day)† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citalopram (Celexa) | 20 | 40 to 60 | 80 | 120 |
| Clomipramine (Anafranil) | 25 | 100 to 250 | 250 | —‡ |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | 10 | 20 | 40 | 60 |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | 20 | 40 to 60 | 80 | 120 |
| Fluvoxamine (Luvox; brand only available in extended-release tablets) | 50 | 200 | 300 | 450 |
| Paroxetine (Paxil) | 20 | 40 to 60 | 60 | 100 |
| Sertraline (Zoloft)§ | 50 | 200 | 200 | 400 |