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How to Take Amitriptyline and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Mar 13, 2023

It comes as a tablet, to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- Depression- Initial:50-75 mg/day; up to 150 mg/day if needed. Max: 300 mg/day in severe cases.
Neuropathic pain- Initial: 10-25 mg/day at night, up to 75 mg/day if needed.
Migraine prophylaxis- Initial: 10 mg/day at night. Maintenance: 50-75 mg/day at night.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients who are taking antihistamines, or who have taken MAOIs within the last 14days and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Amitriptyline

This medication is a tricyclic antidepressant, prescribed for depression.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Amitriptyline

India :

Amitrol | Limbitrol | Amiwel (10 mg) | Elavil (50mg) | Amizep H | Eptanol - C | Estiline (75mg) | Amitrix | AMITIN-10 | Zodep Plus

International :

Elavil, Endep, Vanatrip

Last Updated on Mar 13, 2023

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