What are the possible side effects of amitriptyline?

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What are the possible side effects of amitriptyline?​

Severe side effects of amitriptyline include: 1 Suicidal thinking, especially among adolescents 2 Mood changes 3 Sleep disturbances 4 Anxiety 5 Agitation 6 Seizures 7 Acute angle-closure glaucoma 8 Increased risk of bleeding More
Is amitriptyline a sedative?
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant and an analgesic. It has anticholinergic and sedative properties Label .
Is there a generic version of amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline is listed as an essential medicine by the World Health Organization. 2 Amitriptyline is a generic formulation, and it had previously also been manufactured under brand names, including Elavil and Endep, which have been discontinued. 3 These drugs were not withdrawn for reasons of safety or effectiveness. 4

Is amitriptyline safe for a 12 year old?​

Amitriptyline is not FDA-approved for children under age 12. Amitriptyline should not be used if you: Have bipolar disorder (the drug increases the risk of manic episodes)

How much amitriptyline should I take for anxiety?
When used off-label, amitriptyline is started at a lower dose than when it is used as an antidepressant—typically at a dose of 10 mg or 20 mg per day. If needed, this dose can be slowly increased under the guidance of your physician.
How long does it take for amitriptyline to work?
It may take weeks for symptoms to begin to improve. Amitriptyline is considered a medication that’s used for palliative care. 2 It is a first-line agent for the treatment of depression, which means that you can be prescribed this medication even if you have not tried any other treatments.

How many mg of amitriptyline can you take in a day?​

Amitriptyline comes in tablet form and is available in doses of 10 milligrams (mg), 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, and 150 mg. For depression, the medication is usually started at a relatively low dose (between 50 mg and 100 mg per day). If necessary, this may be increased by 25 mg every three to seven days to a total of 150 mg per day.
How does amitriptyline work to treat depression?
Early theories of depression developed the idea that the cause of clinical depression was a lack of certain neurotransmitters in the brain, and it is believed that drugs like amitriptyline relieve the symptoms of MDD by allowing the brain to have more of these neurotransmitters available.

Due to the frequency and prominence of side effects, amitriptyline is generally considered a second-line therapy for these indications. The most common side effects are dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, constipation, and weight gain.
What is the difference between mirtazapine and amitriptyline?
Amitriptyline may reduce the frequency and duration of chronic tension headache, but it is associated with worse adverse effects than mirtazapine. Overall, amitriptyline is recommended for tension headache prophylaxis, along with lifestyle advice, which should include avoidance of analgesia and caffeine.

What medications should I avoid while taking amitriptyline?​

Taking amitriptyline with other drugs that make you sleepy can worsen this effect. Ask your doctor before taking amitriptyline with a sleeping pill, narcotic pain medicine, muscle relaxer, or medicine for anxiety, depression, or seizures. Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time.
What should I do if I overdose on amitriptyline?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. An overdose of amitriptyline can be fatal. Overdose symptoms may include uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness, confusion, agitation, vomiting, hallucinations, feeling hot or cold, muscle stiffness, seizure (convulsions), or fainting.