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The starting amitriptyline dosage for depression in most adults is 50 mg to 100 mg per day
It works on the central nervous system (CNS) to increase levels of certain
It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, hormones that help
Mechanism of Action Amitriptyline is in the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) drug classification and acts by blocking the reuptake of both serotonin and norepinephrine neurotransmitters
The dose will depend on many factors like your age, other medicines you may be taking, your medical
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Three of the most common are sumatriptan, zolmitriptan, and rizatriptan
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Amitriptyline has several side effects associated with its effects on your brain
Amitriptyline can cause drug interactions and side effects, some of them severe
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that has been used to treat depression for decades
It can also be used off-label to treat some symptoms of mood disorders, eating disorders, nerve pain, and anxiety
Warnings
In addition to treating back pain, it has several other off-label uses, including: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Neuropathic pain (like diabetic neuropathy) Headaches, including migraine
Your healthcare provider may raise your amitriptyline dose over time based on your response
This product is available in the following dosage forms: For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully
how it works, dosage, side effects, 10mg, 25mg, 50mg tablets, solution
Because Elavil works on the nervous system, it's more effective for Amitriptyline
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They're thought to work by increasing a chemical called serotonin in your brain
It's best to take it before you go to bed because it can make you sleepy
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Although less common, the Amitriptyline is available as 10-mg, 25-mg, and 50-mg tablets
Amitriptyline hydrochloride tablets, USP for oral administration are available as: 10 mg: Pink colored, round shaped, film-coated tablets, debossed with "60" on one side and "U" on the other side, and supplied as: NDC 29300-419-01 bottles of 100