Amitrip 25mg Tablet

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Amitrip 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amitrip 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Amitrip 25mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amitrip 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.:

If you miss a dose of Amitrip 25mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.:

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No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem – 636007, Tamil Nadu.:

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What other lifestyle changes should I make to get maximum benefit of Amitrip 25mg Tablet?::: Antidepressants, including Amitrip 25mg Tablet, are just one of several approaches to treat depression. Certain lifestyle changes can help you get maximum benefit of Amitrip 25mg Tablet and help you recover fast. Keeping active and eating a healthy diet can make a significant difference to how quickly you recover from depression. Think positively and try to discuss your thoughts with others to reduce stress. Practice yoga or take up a hobby. Ensure that you have a sound sleep to calm your mind. Stay away from smoking or alcohol consumption as these will only worsen your depression. Take your medicines as prescribed even if you start feeling better.| Is there anything I need to be careful about while on therapy with Amitrip 25mg Tablet?::: Amitrip 25mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, especially in the beginning of the treatment. So, avoid driving or using machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Also, it is not advisable to drink alcohol during treatment with this medicine as it might increase sleepiness.| Can the use of Amitrip 25mg Tablet affect my sex life? ::: Yes, Amitrip 25mg Tablet can affect sex life in both men and women. It may cause decreased sexual desire or you may experience discomfort during intercourse. Men may experience inability to develop or maintain an erection during sexual activity and may be unable to have an orgasm. If you notice these symptoms, do not stop taking the medicine but consult your doctor.| I have been taking Amitrip 25mg Tablet for depression since a week and recently I have been wanting to harm myself. What should I do? Is it because of the medicine?::: You should immediately consult your doctor or go to the hospital. Your suicidal tendencies may have increased because of your disease or the medicine. Generally, Amitrip 25mg Tablet takes about 2 weeks to show its effect but may take longer. Therefore, when you start taking Amitrip 25mg Tablet, you may have thoughts about killing or harming yourself. This is more common in people who previously had suicidal tendencies or are young adults (less than 25 years old). However, the effect of medicine is different for every individual.| Can Amitrip 25mg Tablet cause urinary problems? ::: Yes, Amitrip 25mg Tablet can cause urinary problems. It is more commonly seen in elderly patients who are more than 65 years old. The patient may face difficulty in passing urine which can further lead to a urinary tract infection. Consult your doctor immediately if you develop these symptoms.| If my pain is not relieved, can I take more than the recommended dose?::: No, you should use Amitrip 25mg Tablet strictly as prescribed by the doctor. If the dose exceeds, you may develop drowsiness, confusion, difficulty in speech, dry mouth, tiredness, difficulty in walking, fever, difficulty in breathing, blue discoloration of the skin and decreased heartbeat. Your pain may not be relieved because Amitrip 25mg Tablet takes about 2 weeks to show its effect, but it may take longer in some cases. The duration of treatment can differ from individual to individual. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not relieved.| Does Amitrip 25mg Tablet cause any effect on pregnancy or the newborn?::: Do not take Amitrip 25mg Tablet during pregnancy unless recommended by the doctor. If you take this medicine during the last trimester of the pregnancy, the newborn may develop symptoms such as irritability, rigidity, irregular body movements, irregular breathing, poor drinking, loud crying, difficulty in urinating and constipation.| I have been prescribed Amitrip 25mg Tablet for pain. When will I start feeling better?::: You may start feeling better after 2 weeks of starting Amitrip 25mg Tablet. However, it may take 4-6 weeks to see the full benefits of the medicine.| Can I stop taking Amitrip 25mg Tablet when my pain is relieved?::: No, do not stop taking Amitrip 25mg Tablet even if the pain is relieved. You should use Amitrip 25mg Tablet as advised by the doctor. Stopping the medicine suddenly may cause unpleasant symptoms like headache, feeling unwell, sleeplessness and irritability. Consult your doctor for the duration of the treatment since the dose of Amitrip 25mg Tablet needs to be reduced gradually.| How long does Amitrip 25mg Tablet take to work?::: You may see an improvement in your symptoms after a couple of weeks, although it usually takes between 4 and 6 weeks before you feel the benefits. Do not stop taking Amitrip 25mg Tablet after 1 or 2 weeks just because you feel it is not helping your symptoms. Give the medicine at least 6 weeks to work.| How will Amitrip 25mg Tablet make me feel?::: Antidepressants like Amitrip 25mg Tablet help to gradually lift your mood. You may notice that you sleep better and are less anxious. You may worry less about little things that used to bother you. Amitrip 25mg Tablet will not make you feel excessively or unusually happy. It will help you feel like yourself again.:

Amitrip 25mg Tablet contains Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. It has anticholinergic and sedative properties. It prevents the reuptake, and hence the inactivation of neurotransmitters called noradrenaline and serotonin, that are present at the nerve terminals in our brain. Reuptake prevention of these monoamine neurotransmitters potentiate their action in the brain. This appears to be associated with the antidepressant activity and helps in regulating the mood. It also stops the transmission of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves).:

East West Pharma | No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem – 636007, Tamil Nadu.:

Amitrip 25mg Tablet is a tricyclic antidepressant. Different doses of this medicine help in treating and preventing different problems such as depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine. Amitrip 25mg Tablet is normally taken before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. It can be taken with or without food. The dose and how often you need to take it will be decided by your doctor so that you get the right amount to control your symptoms. The initial dose should be increased with great caution under close supervision. This medicine may not work straight away and it could be several weeks before you get the full effects.How long you need to use it will depend on what you are taking it for, but it is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly without talking to your doctor. Stopping the medicine suddenly can worsen your conditions or cause other symptoms. Your dose may be modified or gradually decreased before stopping the medication.The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, constipation, sweating, dry mouth, sleepiness, tremor, dizziness, headache, speech disorder, accommodation disorder, increased heart rate, orthostatic hypotension, and nasal congestion. It may also make you aggressive or confused and can lead to weight gain in some people.This medicine is not addictive, but you can experience additional side effects (withdrawal symptoms) if you stop taking it suddenly. Most of the common side effects tend to be mild. Your doctor may be able to suggest ways of preventing or reducing side effects if they bother you or do not go away. Serious side effects associated with this medicine are rare.: