Source comparison
Once daily vs twice daily dosing
Once daily (most common): 500mcg in morning or early afternoon Simplest approach Good for mild-moderate anxiety Consistent baseline coverage Advantages of once daily: Easier to remember Less injection burden Sufficient for most people More sustainable long-ter
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- Once daily (most common):
- 500mcg in morning or early afternoon
- Simplest approach
- Good for mild-moderate anxiety
- Consistent baseline coverage
- Advantages of once daily:
- Easier to remember
- Less injection burden
- Sufficient for most people
- More sustainable long-term
- Twice daily (for severe symptoms):
- Split dose: 250-500mcg morning + 250-500mcg afternoon
- Total 500-1,000mcg daily
- Better for severe anxiety or mood instability
- More consistent coverage
- When to use twice daily:
- Severe generalized anxiety
- Panic disorder
- Significant mood swings
- Late-day anxiety worsening
- Need all-day coverage