Amitriptyline is a tricyclic
You can take it: to treat nerve pain (neuralgia) and pain that lasts a long time
Studies have not been done to see if amitriptyline increases the chance for other pregnancy-related problems such as preterm delivery (birth before week 37) or low birth
It's best to take it before you go to bed because it can make you sleepy
A randomized trial indicated that titrated low-dose amitriptyline is safe and effective as a second-line treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in the primary care
It comes as tablets and as a liquid that you swallow
nightmares or unusually vivid dreams
Withdrawal from others
Because Elavil works on the nervous system, it's more effective for Amitriptyline belongs to a class of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants
Dilated pupils and urinary retention also Generic amitriptyline is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower
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and opioid pain relievers Amitriptyline is typically used to treat depression, anxiety, and related conditions
For nerve-related (neuropathic) pain, lower doses of amitriptyline are typically used and it also may take up to 6 weeks to feel the full effects
These common side effects of amitriptyline happen in more than 1 in 100 people
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription
Amitriptyline is also used to treat migraine and certain types of nerve pain
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nausea
Amitriptyline in particular has been used to treat a wide range of conditions that cause chronic pain, including migraine
You'll usually take amitriptyline once a day
Usage in Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C Teratogenic effects were not observed in mice, rats, or rabbits when amitriptyline was given orally at doses of 2 to 40 mg/kg/day (up to 13 times the maximum recommended human dose1)