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Amitriptyline, sold under the brand name Elavil among others, is a tricyclic antidepressant primarily used to treat major depressive disorder and a variety of pain syndromes from neuropathic pain to fibromyalgia to migraine and tension headaches.[10] Due to the frequency and prominence of side effects, amitriptyline is generally considered a second-line therapy for these indications.[11][12][13][14] The most comm...

10mg. 1 tablet at bedtime ## Amitriptyline (10 mg) is used in the United States and United Kingdom to prevent migraines only in very small doses. It is also used as sleeping aids in small doses of usually 25 mg, and for diabetic retinopathy. For information about the side effects of this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## My doctor would like to prescribe me this for my migraines...10mg, however, I am very leary of filling the prescription due to suicidal thoughts as the #1 side affect. Your thoughts? ## Is there connection between taking Amitriptyline HCL 10 mg. and dementia?

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Changed pharmacies today and received the 10mg amitriptyline in blue. The first month I used this from the previous pharmacy the pill was pink. Is there any difference in the two? ## Put, pictures of amitriptyline 10mg, in Google. You should see a link to pictures. They do come in pink and blue and other colors. ## @Frankie, If you get them filled from a licensed pharmacy, odds are that the two medications contain the same active ingredients and dosage, but may have different binders/fillers. If you happen to know the pill imprint you can either look it up online or post it here for reference. However, in my own findings, a round blue pill marked with V 2101 reportedly contains 10mgs of Amitriptyline made by Qualitest. And you can view a photo of it by clicking the following National Dr...

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Looking for amitriptyline manufactured by Mylan ## I'm sorry, but there is no database showing which medications from which manufacturer are in stock, at any given pharmacy. Such information would be virtually impossible to keep updated, if someone did try to create one. Have you asked your usual pharmacy if they can order it in for you? Some pharmacies will do so, for their regular customers. Amitriptyline is most commonly used to treat depression, and nerve pain. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood changes, and dry mouth.

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I am taking 25 MG at night and sometimes 25 MG in the day time. I have very short temper and I get angry very fast. I am a very busy man at the office and have to handle a variety of things simultaneously. When I take the medicine I feel ok. My only worry is that if I continue too long I will get addicted to it and will that be bad? Also need to know if I take this tab regularly will it affect my libido? ## I tried that, made me suicidal..... My dad was on it, he sold his land for nothing and now rents at age 74. this medicine may have its uses, but not with me. ## Mike, while your suicidal tendencies are possible on this medication, they are very rare and not representative of the typical user. As to your dad's actions, there is really no way to say whether or not the medication ha...

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Hi, I have been depressed for 5 years, almost 6 now. My illness has been very resistant to medical treatment. I have tried a variety of antidepressants and had no results. Now I have been on 150mg of amitriptyline for half a year. It has been THE WORST medication for me. This one has made my suicidal thoughts and overall depression even worse! I can feel my mood drop significantly when I miss a dose, and tapering off this medicine has been a nightmare. I recently saw my psychiatrist yesterday. We made a plan to slow down the tapering process by going down 10mg a week. Last night was my first dose of 140mg, and I really cannot tel if it is just the natural course of my overall illness or if it is making me worse again. Or what if it's just the medicine in general? I don't know if...

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i cant find amitriptyline without e 171 i cant take this were do i get one from without e171 [titanium dioxide[ ## Have you tried asking your doctor, or pharmacist? I am not sure what all manufacturers products are available there, but they should be able to help you find something else you can use.

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I have poorly controled diabetes with a sleeping disorder and I take two 50mg of amitriptyline. What can I do to help with my heart beating at an alarming rate of 130 to 138 beats per minute Without lowering my intake of the amitriptyline, for it is helpping with my sleeping disorder (because sleeping pills dont work alone) and with my neuropathy pain (nerve damage) in my feet, legs and hands. ## Amitriptyline can increase your blood sugar. Please get it under control. It will slow the heart rate, make you feel better and have less nerve pain. Diabetes and Amitriptyline are not the best of friends. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels and the meds can be very dangerous and on occasion fatal. Please Please Please get control of the diabetes. Trust me its worth it. ## And you should see a doct...

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Hello, I've been taking amitriptyline for about 2 years. I've also been addicted to Ambien and Xanax. I've tried everything for sleep so I didn't take this med when it was first prescribed because I thought it wouldn't work. The first time I took it I was out of Ambien and Xanax and very paranoid. However it actually made me sleep for about five hours which was a very pleasant surprise. That was 50mg. Now I'm completely off Xanax and Ambien and am talking 100-150 of amitriptyline a night. It works very well. It's the only non controlled substance that has ever worked to help me sleep. Because it's not controlled it's much easier to get. When I'm out of it I don't sleep at all. This medication has been a godsend to me. ## Hello, Erin! How are y...

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what is this tablet used for and side affects ## Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant, which also has other medical uses. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight changes. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## Burning mouth sydrome ## Has anyone used amitriptyline hydrochloride for chronic herpes pain? Googled and found it as 10mg can help. Says it is used for more than a anti-depressant? It can kill nerve pain?

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i have just been given Lustral and was told to stop taking the Amitriptyline has anyone been changed onto this and is it working for you thanks Claire x ## Hi i was on both, 150 sertroline ( lustral ) and i think it was 45 mg amitriptyline, but that one is a sleeper, so not good for anyone, it makes you feel so rough whereas just taking the sertraline now only higher dose of 200mg but it works much better than the combined two. Im glad youve been told to stop taking them, my psyc even said i could take in pregnancy :O i did in the beginningthen stopped....... my baby was then born prem so not sure if they played a part in it or not but they are no good for you, they knock you out and you never want to wake up or when you do you never feel fully awake, well thats my view anyway ha :) ## ...

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synergistic effect prosed and amitriptolyne ## I'm not sure what aspects of each drug you might be referring to as far as having a "synergistic effect", but both of these medication have completely different uses. Prosed/DS is a urinary antiseptic, urinary acidifier, analgesic, and anticholinergic combination. It works by helping to kill bacteria in the urine, decreasing pain and inflammation, and reducing muscle spasms in the urinary tract. These actions work together to help relieve discomfort while urinating. Amitriptyline is used to treat symptoms of depression. Amitriptyline is in a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances in the brain that are needed to maintain mental balance. You can learn...

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Blue round tablet. Does anyone know what makes up the blue coloring. I am allergic to yellow dye as it creates full body tremors. Started Amitriptyline HCL 10MG last night, woke with rapid heart beat and tremor. Thinking there is yellow in this color. Anyone know of any way to find out what makes the blue coloring? Thank you in advance for any information. Thanks. ## HI, Maxine! Sorry to hear about your allergy. Unfortunately, I can't check the ingredients for you, without knowing more information on the tablet, such as the markings on it or who manufactures it. Amitriptyline is a generic medication that is manufactured by several different companies and they can each use different inactive ingredients. Can you post back with more details, such as the markings or name of the manufac...

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Is amitriptyline the same medicine as Cymbalta? ## No, Cymbalta is Duloxetine, it is an SSNRI, selective seratonin and norepenephrine reuptake inhibitor. Cymbalta Info Click Here ## Amitriptyline is a generic for Elavil, so a different drug, entirely. Amitriptyline Info Click Here

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Hello. I was prescribed amitriptyline 25mg for chronic migraines two years ago. I am trying to wean myself off it now and am finding the withdrawal symptoms awful. Palpitations are the worst. My doctor prescribed a beta blocker last week but I still feel very anxious, slightly depressed and my heartbeat is still a bit out of sync. Is anyone able to help me with some advice as to how to get through this. I halved the tablets about two weeks ago. At first I felt fine then some symptoms starting popping up. ## Hi, Alison! I'm very sorry about what you're going through. This can happen anytime you've been on a medication for a long period of time and try to stop taking it. I did stop one cold turkey after being on it for years and it took about 6 weeks or so for the worst of the...

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I have been taking amitripfyline 100mg for about 3 years. My doctor has switched me to Cymbalta 60mg and I seem to be having some nasty withdrawls. My head feels all fuzzy and I'm having zapping sensations. i don't feel like myself. Does anyone know something I can do about it? ## Hello, Kristi! How are you? Has anything changed? It is normal to experience side effects, when stopping one medication, according to the NIH, you are also likely experiencing side effects from starting the new one. Other symptoms you may experience are listed as possibly including nausea, dry mouth, mood swings and weight changes.

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Does amitriptyline hcl by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals contain gluten or gluten ingredients? It was prescribed to me for the painful spasms from Celiac disease! ## Hello, Tutu! How are you? What are the markings on it? The manufacturer listed on the label is sometimes actually just a licensed distributor, so only the marking will enable me to make sure that I provide you with the correct information.

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I have been taking amitriptyline for approx 16yrs and ramipril for 4 yrs. Is it safe to take these together? My dr has said new findings have come to light about taking these two together. I took amitriptyline for help with sleeping and have been off it for a week and now average 2hrs of sleep a night. ## The only thing I can find listed by the U.S. FDA is that taking them together may result in more lowering of your blood pressure than usual, so you may need a dosage adjustment on the Ramipril. Thus, you should be aware to watch out for any symptoms such as extreme dizziness, drowsiness, shallow breathing, or fainting. Did you doctor provide you with details about the findings he is talking about? Are you on any other medications? ## Hi dr did provide details I am now seeping better al...

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Is anyone taking these two drugs together? My pharmacist is concerned, but both my Gastroenterologist (who prescribed it for IBS) and Psychiatrist are not concerned as I have no history of seizures. I also take Lamictal for bipolar, which was originally an anti-seizure drug. Confusing. ## Taking them together can lower your seizure threshold, and the Buproprion can increase the effect of the Amitriptyline, so the dosage of the Bupropion should be kept as low as possible, and your doctor should be monitoring you regularly in case any problems arise. Ref: Medscape Interactions You can use that interaction checker to read more. Medline Plus Amitriptyline and Bupropion. However, part of a pharmacist's job is to be cautious, and make sure you are aware of any possible risks, and they oft...

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I've been taking 7.5mg Oxycodone for my pain after an accident a while ago. I recently was prescribed Amitriptyline 50mg for Anxiety and Depression. Are these 2 drugs safe to take together at there dosages? I've read it has a significant reaction about increasing the level of drowsiness and sedation, but does that mean it can be life threating or just a possible warning? ## Hello HunterOrion, I did some research and found the same thing you mentioned. According to the FDA the reaction between these two drugs is that they may increase the sedative properties. This was listed as a "moderate" interaction which means it's not life threatening in itself but could be fatal given certain conditions. Whenever you are taking medication that causes you to be drowsy or has seda...

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