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What is amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet

amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.
Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet is used to treat symptoms of depression.
amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet may also be used for purposes not listed in amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet guide.

Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive, more depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

Less serious side effects may include:

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet dosing

Usual Adult Dose for Depression:

Oral:
Initial dose: 25 to 100 mg per day in 3 to 4 divided doses or 50 to 100 mg at bedtime.
Maintenance dose: 25 to 150 mg per day in single or 3 to 4 divided doses. 25 mg per day at bedtime has been used for premenstrual depression. Dose increases should be made gradually. A small number of hospitalized patients may need as much as 300 mg per day. ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring is recommended for patients receiving high doses.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Adult Dose for Migraine Prophylaxis:

10 mg orally once a day at bedtime.

Usual Adult Dose for Dysthymia:

Oral:
Initial dose: 75 mg per day orally in single or divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 150 to 300 mg per day orally in single or divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring is recommended for patients receiving high doses.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

Oral:
Initial dose: 75 mg per day orally in single or divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 150 to 300 mg per day orally in single or divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring is recommended for patients receiving high doses.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Adult Dose for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder:

Oral:
Initial dose: 75 mg per day orally in single or divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 150 to 300 mg per day orally in single or divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring is recommended for patients receiving high doses.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Adult Dose for Somatoform Pain Disorder:

Oral:
Initial dose: 75 mg per day orally in single or divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 150 to 300 mg per day orally in single or divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. ECG, blood pressure, and heart rate monitoring is recommended for patients receiving high doses.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Geriatric Dose for Depression:

Oral:
10 mg orally 3 times a day and 20 mg at bedtime may be satisfactory in patients who do not tolerate higher dosages. Any dose increases should be made gradually.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Depression:

9 to 12 years:
Initial dose: 1 mg/kg/day orally in 3 divided doses
Maintenance dose: 1 to 5 mg/kg/day in 3 divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. ECG, heart rate, and blood pressure monitoring is recommended when doses exceed 3 mg/kg/day.
12 to 18 years:
Oral:
Initial dose: 25 to 50 mg per day orally in single or 3 to 4 divided doses.
Maintenance dose: 20 to 200 mg per day in divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually. 10 mg orally 3 times a day and 20 mg at bedtime may be satisfactory in patients who do not tolerate higher dosages.
IM:
20 to 30 mg up to 4 times a day. Patients should be switched to oral therapy as soon as possible.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:

1 to 12 years:
Initial dose: 0.1 mg/kg orally at bedtime.
Maintenance dose: May increase as tolerated over 2 to 3 weeks to 0.5 to 2 mg/kg at bedtime.
12 to 18 years:
Initial dose: 25 mg twice daily.
Maintenance dose: 50 to 200 mg per day in divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Migraine Prophylaxis:

6 to 12 years: 0.25 to 1.5 mg/kg/day once daily at bedtime (investigational). Dose increases should be made gradually.
12 to 18 years:
Initial dose: 25 mg twice daily.
Maintenance dose: 50 to 200 mg per day in divided doses. Dose increases should be made gradually.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Urinary Incontinence:

2 to 6 years: 10 mg orally at bedtime has been tried for nocturnal enuresis.

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Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet - Frequently asked Questions

Can Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

What other drugs will affect amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet?

Cold or allergy medicine, sedatives, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these medicines, or any other antidepressants.

Before taking amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet, tell your doctor if you have used an "SSRI" antidepressant in the past 5 weeks, such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem, Symbyax), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft).

Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use, especially:

This list is not complete and there are many other drugs that can interact with amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet. Tell your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list of all your medicines and show it to any healthcare provider who treats you.

How should I take amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

If you need surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Do not stop using amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet suddenly, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to avoid withdrawal symptoms when you stop using amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet.

It may take up to 4 weeks before your symptoms improve. Keep using the medication as directed and tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

Who should not take amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet, or if you have recently had a heart attack.

Do not use amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet if you have used an MAO inhibitor such as furazolidone (Furoxone), isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), rasagiline (Azilect), selegiline (Eldepryl, Emsam, Zelapar), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days. A dangerous drug interaction could occur, leading to serious side effects.

To make sure amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these conditions:

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking an antidepressant, especially if you are younger than 24 years old. Tell your doctor if you have worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several weeks of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits for at least the first 12 weeks of treatment.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.

amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet.

Do not give this medication to anyone under 12 years old without medical advice.

Can Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Amitriptyline HCl 10 MG Oral Tablet be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology