Aceon dosage: What is the right amount?

The usual starting Aceon dosage is 4 milligrams daily, which can be taken as a single dose or divided into two smaller doses. Your doctor may then continue to increase your Aceon dosage until your blood pressure is in control, to a maximum of 16 mg per day. Usually a sufficient dosage is in the range of 4 to 8 mg per day.

If you have been taking a diuretic, your doctor may ask you to discontinue it 2 - 3 days before you start taking Aceon. If you need to continue the diuretic without any interruptions, your doctor may prescribe a reduced dosage of possibly 2 to 4 mg daily than increase your Aceon dosage as necessary. Your doctor may also add a diuretic to your regimen if your blood pressure is still not adequately controlled with Aceon alone.

This medication has not been tested among people with severe kidney disease. Your doctor may start you at a dosage of about 2 mg or less per day if you have mild kidney problems. Your Aceon dosage may then be increased gradually to not more than 8 mg per day.

Aceon dosage for children:

Aceon has not been tested for children.

Aceon dosage for older adults:

Your doctor may take special precautions when prescribing Aceon for older adults. Higher doses (which are usually above 8 mg a day,) are usually only prescribed for older adults with an extra level of caution.

Aceon overdosage:

The usual warning signs of an Aceon overdosage are symptoms of excessively low blood-pressure, including lightheadedness and dizziness. If you suspect an Aceon overdosage you need to contact your doctor immediately, or go to an emergency room nearest you.

Information from The PDR Pocket Guide to Prescription Drugs

Additional Information and webpage by Paul Susic MA Licensed Psychologist Ph.D. Candidate