Question 1

is amitriptyline a benzo?

Accepted Answer

No: Amitriptylene is a tricyclic antidepressant, not a benzodiazapine.

Question 2

what is amitriptyline prescribed for?

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Many: This is the first antidepressant (after maos) and is used for depression, anxiety, but also pain, sleep, urinary incontinence.

Question 3

what's the best time to take amitriptyline?

Accepted Answer

At bedtime.: Amitriptiline can be used for neurologic pain and depression.  It usually causes sleepiness or mild sedation, so the best time to take is at bedtime.

Question 4

is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what it's for, what medical conditions a person has., what other medications (including over the counter meds) they are taking, and what side-effects it causes them.

Question 5

amitriptyline not working anymore, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): Depends are the condition u r using it for as well as your dose.  Options will include increasing the dose, adding another med, or switching meds.  Pls follow up with your doc.

Question 6

please tell me what are 'amitriptyline' tablets?

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: Is a tricyclic antidepressant medication.

Question 7

does endep (amitriptyline) 20ml help treat pain?

Accepted Answer

Endep (amitriptyline): Endep (amitriptyline) at doses of 10 to 25 mg. Can ease pain of neurologic origin. Consult your neurologist.

Question 8

can i stop taking 10 mg amitriptyline after 5 days?

Accepted Answer

: This should be discussed with your prescribing physician.

Question 9

does amitriptyline alter the effectiveness of my pill?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Amitriptyline may alter the drug levels of other medications that you are taking.  This can be dangerous if levels are too high or lead to problems if levels are too low.  One way to find out is to use a drug interaction calculator like the one on http://www.Drugs.Com/drug_interactions.Html.

Question 10

are there withdraw symptoms from stopping amitriptyline ?

Accepted Answer

Possible: It is best to taper off antidepressants as most of them are capable of causing withdrawal symptoms. This is especially so if you are on a high dose and stop abruptly.

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