Amitriptyline Hcl Tablets

Description

Amitriptyline Hcl Tablets: Amitriptyline is commonly used for treating adults with depression, neuropathic pain, chronic tension-type headaches, and migraines, while it is also a preferred choice for treating bedwetting at night in children six years of age and older. Depression, a mood disorder, manifests feelings of sadness, loss, or anger, thereby affecting the normalcy of life in an individual.

Amitriptyline itself is an amitriptyline-containing drug and acts by changing some of the brain chemicals (i.e., serotonin and norepinephrine)-these chemicals communicate between brain cells and regulate mood and prevent depression.

Medical Benefits:

• Amitriptyline is prescribed for depression and neuropathic pain, as well as the management of chronic tension-type headache and migraine in adults.
• Amitriptyline is indicated for the treatment of bedwetting in children aged 6 and above.
• Amitriptyline interrupts the pain signal transmission and, hence, provides relief from neuropathic pain.
• Facilitates sleep improvement at low doses.

Uses:

• Antidepressant Treatment: Amitriptyline is one of the antidepressant prescriptions, and it is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder by helping regulate neurotransmitters in the brain, so the mood gets better and other symptoms are relieved during depression.
• Chronic Pain: Amitriptyline is especially good for chronic pain in neuropathic pain-like fibromyalgia and other conditions like diabetic neuropathy by changing the manner in which it processes pain signals.
• Migraine Prevention: Amitriptyline is being used as a preventive medication for migraine headaches, which then helps manage the symptoms of migraine due to mood stabilisation and reduced migraine attacks.

Directions to Use:

• Amitriptyline may or may not be taken with food, as instructed by the doctor. 
• The dose and timing of this drug should be taken as per the doctor’s orders to ensure safe and effective use. 
• Amitriptyline should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. 
• Breaking, crushing, or chewing is prohibited.

Storage:

Always store this medicine in a cool and dry place. Keep the Amitriptyline tablet out of the reach of children and pets.

Dosage:

Take the medicine in the proper dosage by consulting your healthcare professional. If you take an excessive dose of this medication, it can cause harm to your body.

Side Effects:

• Sleepiness
• Drowsiness
• Headache
• Irregular heartbeat
• Dry mouth
• Constipation
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Slurred or slow speech
• Congested nose

Precautions:

• Amitriptyline can take up to 4 to 6 weeks for its full effect. Though it can be taken as directed.
• Drowsiness might be one of the adverse effects of taking it. Therefore, take it at bedtime and refrain from driving or operating anything that requires attention until you know how it affects you.
• Don’t drink alcohol during the use of Amitriptyline because it will make you overly drowsy.
• It may be helpful to keep track of your weight during the treatment since it can potentially cause weight gain and increased appetite.
• It may cause sudden drops in blood pressure. Therefore, stand slowly up if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Consult your doctor for sudden changes in your mood or suicidal thoughts.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s):

Q. I am taking Amitriptyline for pain. When will I start feeling better?

You should start feeling better after about 2 weeks of introduction of Amitriptyline, but it could take 4 to 6 weeks before the full benefits of the drug are felt.

Q. Is it right to stop taking Amitriptyline once my pain feels relieved?

No. Do not stop taking Amitriptyline simply because the pain subsides. You need to take medications as your doctor has advised. Any sudden stopping of this medication may lead to some uncomfortable symptoms such as headaches, feeling ill, trouble sleeping, and irritability.

Q. Will this cause weight gain with Amitriptyline?

Amitriptyline somehow puts some weight on you because of its appetite-enhancing ability. Maintain a healthy weight by eating a wholesome diet and exercising.