All these factors make this an ideal drug for use in the elderly and it appears that the risk of adverse events is minimal even in those with multiple medical problems and concomitant medication use
However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver problems, which may require an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving amitriptyline
Amitriptyline affects certain chemical messengers (neurotransmitters)
However, the CANMAT recommendations are based on studies of younger adults and are not intended for the elderly
About amitriptyline for pain and migraine Who
Sexual problems, such as difficulty achieving an erection, delayed orgasm or low sex drive
Adult Initially 5–10 mg daily, to be taken at night; increased in steps of 10 mg at least every 2 weeks as required; maximum 30 mg per day
In Parikh’s (2000) advice on the posology of antidepressants in the elderly a lower starting and maintenance dose is advised for amitriptyline, but no specific recommendations are
For the
(See Pediatric Use under Cautions
Amitriptyline is commonly prescribed to help ease certain types of nerve pain, and also to help prevent
It works on the central nervous system (CNS) to increase levels of certain chemicals in the brain
This means the common side effects tend to be milder and go away within a few days
You may feel a bit better after one or two weeks
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Amitriptyline is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued
When used off-label, amitriptyline is started at a lower dose than when it is used as an antidepressant—typically at a dose of 10 mg or 20 mg per day
In 2000, Elavil was discontinued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Includes Elavil side effects, interactions and indications
More research is needed, but there's also some evidence for the Amitriptyline is classified as a “tricyclic” antidepressant
SSRI’s are the class of choice for initial antidepressant therapy
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It works on the central nervous system (CNS) to increase levels of certain chemicals in the brain
The Elavil dosage for pain is different than it is for depression, and it may depend on exactly where your pain is, as well
BOSTON — Doctors continue to prescribe the antidepressant amitriptyline for treatment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy in the elderly despite advisories that discourage its use in this population, according to study findings reported at the annual meeting of the American Pain Society
Amitriptyline HCl, a dibenzocycloheptadiene derivative, is a white, or practically white, odorless, crystalline compound which is freely soluble in water and alcohol