Amitriptyline Information
Uses
Amitriptyline, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is
used to treat depression.
How To Use
Amitriptyline comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It
is usually taken one to four times a day and may be
taken with or without food. Follow the directions on
your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor
or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.
Take Amitriptyline exactly as directed. Do not take
more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor.
Side Effects
Side effects from Amitriptyline are common: upset stomach
drowsiness weakness or tiredness excitement or anxiety
insomnia nightmares dry mouth skin more sensitive to
sunlight than usual changes in appetite or weight
Overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control
center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed
or is not breathing, call local emergency services at
911.
Missed Dose
If you take several doses per day, take the missed dose
as soon as you remember it and take any remaining doses
for that day at evenly spaced intervals. However, if
it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed
dose and continue your regular dosing schedule.
Storage
Keep Amitriptyline in the container it came in, tightly
closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not
in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is
outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist
about the proper disposal of your medication.
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