Before day 1: if the dosage of this tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) is > 100 mg/day, gradually reduce by 50 mg per 3-4 days to a maximum of 100 mg/ day.
- Day 1-3: administer 75 mg/day.
- Day 4-6: administer 50 mg/day.
- Day 7-9: administer 25 mg/day.
- Day 10: stop administration.