| Medication* | Starting dosage (mg per day) | Dose adjustments† (mg per dose) | Therapeutic range (mg) | Maximum dosage (mg per day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors | ||||
| Citalopram (Celexa) | 10 | 5 to 10 | 20 to 40 | 40 |
| Escitalopram (Lexapro) | 5 to 10 | 5 | 10 to 20 | 20 |
| Fluoxetine (Prozac) | 10 | 10 to 20 | 20 to 40 | 60 to 80 |
| Sertraline (Zoloft) | 25 to 50 | 25 to 50 | 50 to 200 | 200 |
| Serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors | ||||
| Duloxetine (Cymbalta) | 30 | 30 | 30 to 120 | 120 |
| Venlafaxine XR | 37.5 | 37.5 | 37.5 to 75 | 225 |