Amitriptilyne Dose and Usage Information

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1. Guest23201593
   

    Amitriptilyne which is in another words called Elavil, it is used for older antidepressant that is very deliberate. Commonly it is used as very low dose and for the pain of neuropathic. But with more doses it can create antidepressant consequences, but furthermore has many of edge consequences encompassing dry mouth, constipation and heart arrhythmias.
   With the more dose of Amitriptilyne there will be the risk of Serotonin Syndrome. There are many alternatives of Amitriptilyne mentioned below.
   • Trazodone
   • Remeron (or mirtazapine)
   • Melatonin or in other words called new melatonin-like medication Rozerem.
   All above mentioned doses have fewer side effects than Amitriptilyne and have little promise for inclination. Those medicines that work best have some risk of delinquency.

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2. Guest1320
   

   Amitriptilyne (also known as Elavil) is an older antidepressant that is very sedating. It is mostly used at lower doses now as a sleep aid and for neuropathic pain. At higher doses it does have antidepressant effects, but also has a lot of side effects including dry mouth, constipation and heart arrhythmias.
   
   Its kind of tricky to combine Prozac with Elavil because at high doses there is a risk of something called Serotonin Syndrome. There are a number of alternatives:
   
   1. Trazodone. Similar to Elavil in that it is an older antidepressant that is sedating at low doses. It has somewhat fewer side effects.
   
   2. Remeron (or mirtazapine). Another antidepressant that is sedating. Less risk in combining with Prozac, can stimualte appetite.
   
   3. Melatonin or the new melatonin-like medication Rozerem. This has modest benefit to most people, its non-habit forming but is expensive if not covered by Insurance.
   
   The above 3 all have little potential for addiction. The medicines that work best for sleep all have some risk of abuse. These include older benzodiazepines like Klonopin and Restoril as well as newer medications like Ambien.
   
   Good sleep habits can help. Things like cutting down on caffeine, excerising every day, not reading in bed. Finally you may want to consider a sleep study if you have things like excessive snoring or kicking your legs while you sleep(these would usually be reported to you by a sleep partner).
   
   There are definately good sleep options available now a days, so speak with your doctor and see what works best for you, Good Luck!

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3. Guest2534
   

   What are you taking the Amitriptilyne for - it is used for two reasons.
   
   1 - muscle relaxant
   
   2 - Anti Depressant
   
   It can cause a fuzzy head feeling and tiredness - don't mix with anything else unless prescribed by the G.P.
   
   If you are suffering from depression - you are on the right dosage - approx 30mg.
   
   Need more info really on why you are taking it

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4. Guest6784
   

   Take a nice bath before bed.
   
   Read books, i reccommend Paulo Coelho.
   
   Put Lavendar oil on your pillow and on your wrists or tip of nose to aid natural sleep - really works!
   
   Look at alternative medicine.
   
   Take a trip, discover the world and realise life is to short to be on prosac.

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