what is amitriptyline prescribed for?

Question

25mg amitriptyline (elavil) typically prescribed for what?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Sadness, sleep, pain: Amitriptyline is the generic name for the antidepressant elavil (amitriptyline). It is used for depression, insomnia and some pain disorders.

Answer 3

Yes: The maximum dose is much higher that 20 mg. The most common side effect of amitryptilline is drowsiness so taking a higher dose will most likely help you sleep. Some people dont notice any significant change with that small a dose.

Answer 4

Yes: 20 mg of Amitriptyline is a very small dose. The average antidepressant dose is 100 mg. Just continue with the prescribed dose but you should be ok.

Answer 5

Should be okay: Treatment range is 100-300 mg so 20mg is safe.

Answer 6

That deprnds: On why you are using it. As an antidepressant, at the right dose, 3-4 weeks. If used for sleep, potentially the first dose. If used to reduce pain, some relief should be noticed in about a week.

Answer 7

Svt: Atrial arrhythmia.

Answer 8

D/C it, or diet: Elavil (amitriptyline) often causes wt gain. If it could be replaced with another antidepressant, then have your md d/c it and replace it - but you'll still need to do some exercise to help lose the wt. If you can't d/c the elavil, (amitriptyline) then you have to be aggressive about wt management: watching caloric intake and doing vigorous exercise. In worst cases, sometimes an appetite suppressant is used too.

Answer 9

A/W Dr. Forrester: I am not sure is Elavil (amitriptyline) was being used for depression, pain relief, cancer tx or another off-label use. The bottom line is that weight gain is not uncommon with elavil (amitriptyline). The primary choices are to discuss changing to another medication or life style change to lose the weight. To lose weight: eat healthfully ; be physically active. Aim for 7.5 to 8 hrs of sleep / night. Hydrate w at least 64 oz of.

Answer 10

Yes: That is the correct starting dose (it may need to be increased in the future depending on how it is working). I usually recommend taking it about 30 min before bedtime, but some patients just take it prior to going to bed. It doesn't have to be exact unless you suffer from reflux/heartburn, then take it a little earlier before you lie down (30-60 min).

Answer 11

Amitriptyline: Amitriptyline comes in various doses and used for different conditions. 25 mg at or close to bedtime is not an unusual dose. Some prefer to start at 10 mg and nitrate upwards as tolerated to avert untoward effects.

Answer 12

Yes ok: Take it half an hour before bed time.

Answer 13

Yes, this dose is OK: This medication is usually prescribed for insomnia. It is also useful for preventing migraine and boosting mood. Your doctor should have written in the prescription what time to take your medicine. I suggest 1/2 hr to 1 hr prior to bedtime. Don't take the medication if you have to drive or do any tasks that require alertness as it will make you sleepy and groggy. I also suggest avoiding alcohol.

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