Amitriptyline GPO 10 mg

Indication

Antidepressant (tricyclic) used for the treatment of depression; also used under medical supervision for neuropathic pain, migraine prevention and night-time bedwetting in children.

Ingredients

• Amitriptyline hydrochloride 10 mg

Direction

Oral, as directed by the physician. Adults: initially 25 mg two to four times a day, adjusted as needed up to 150 mg a day. Adolescents and elderly: 10 mg three times a day and 20 mg before bedtime, adjusted as needed up to 100 mg a day in divided doses or once before bedtime. Children 6-12 years: 10-30 mg a day in two divided doses.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• dizziness
• dry mouth
• constipation
• blurred vision
• difficulty urinating
• Weight gain
• sweating
• fast heartbeat
• low blood pressure on standing
• Rarely: heart rhythm disorders
• confusion (especially in the elderly)
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription medicine (dangerous drug)
• use only under medical supervision
• Do not use after a recent heart attack
• with heart rhythm disorders
• or with MAO inhibitors
• Use with caution in glaucoma
• urinary retention
• epilepsy
• liver disease and in the elderly
• May cause drowsiness
• avoid alcohol and do not drive or operate machinery if affected
• Watch for worsening mood or suicidal thoughts
• especially at the start of treatment
• do not stop suddenly
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.