Amitriptyline HCL instructions

• Amitriptyline HCL uses
• Amitriptyline HCL dosage
• Amitriptyline HCL side effects
• Warnings & precautions
• Drug interactions
• Missed dose
• Overdose

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Common Brand Name: Elavil

Feneric Name: Amitriptyline HCL

The following product information is not intended to replace the physician's or manufacturer's instructions.

Amitriptyline common medical uses:
Amitriptyline is in a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline is used to treat depression, obsessive - compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age (enuresis). This medication also may be used to treat chronic pain and eating disorders. Amitriptyline helps treat depression by moderating certain chemicals in the brain (like serotonin and norepinephrine) that are responsible for mood. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses.

How to use Amitriptyline:
Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. This drug comes as a tablet to take by mouth and can be taken with or without food. It is usually taken one to four times a day depending on the condition that it is being prescribed for. Do not take more or less of Amitriptyline or take it more often than prescribed. Continue to take the drug even if you feel well. Do not stop taking this medicine abruptly without consulting with your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a long time. Nausea, headache, fatigue or malaise can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.

Amitriptyline side effects:
Side effects from this drug are common. It may cause:

• upset stomach
• drowsiness
• dizziness
• weakness or tiredness
• insomnia
• anxiety
• increased sun sensitivity
• blurred vision
• changes in appetite or weight

If any of these side effects worsen or persist, notify your doctor. May initially cause dizziness and lightheadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position. Tell your doctor if any of the following symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• difficulty urinating
• frequent urination
• constipation
• blurred vision
• changes in sex drive or ability
• excessive sweating

If you experience any of the following serious symptoms, contact your doctor immediately:

• allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing)
• slow or difficult speech
• jaw, neck, and back muscle spasms
• high blood pressure (blurred vision, headache)
• persistent fine tremor or inability to sit still
• irregular heartbeat
• yellowing of the skin or eyes

If you notice other side effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist

Amitriptyline precautions:
Before using Amitriptyline HCL tell your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking. Tell your doctor your medical history: enlarged prostate, glaucoma, difficulty urinating, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, mental or emotional problems, liver, kidney, or heart disease, any drug allergies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. Amitriptyline HCL should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should know that Amitriptyline HCl may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Avoid alcoholic beverages, because alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. Dizziness is likely to occur when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent dizziness and a possible fall.

Amitriptyline Possible drug interactions:
Many drugs can interact with Amitriptyline HCL, resulting in side effects or decreased effectiveness of the medication. Inform your doctor what prescription and nonprescription medicines you take.
Drugs that may interact with Amitriptyline HCL include:

• monoamine oxidase inhibitors
• clonidine
• guanethidine
• cimetidine
• guanadrel
• antidepressants (fluoxetine, sertraline)
• diet pills (phentermine, fenfluramine)
• adrenaline-type drugs (dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, some of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products)
• narcotic pain medications

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Amitriptyline may interacts with other drugs.

Missed dose:
If you take several doses per day, do not take it if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. If you take Amitriptyline HCl once a day at bedtime, and do not remember to take it until the next morning, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Overdose:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of an Amitriptyline overdose include seizures, confusion, drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, and low blood pressure (dizziness, fatigue, fainting).

Storage:
Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Do not freeze liquid forms of Amitriptyline HCL. Do not allow anyone else to use Amitriptyline HCL.

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