Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet helps in treating and preventing different problems such as depression, neuropathic pain, and migraine. Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet is normally taken before bedtime because it can make you feel sleepy. It can be taken with or without food. The starting dose should be increased under the close supervision of the doctor. It could take several weeks before you get the full effects. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. 

Some of the common side effects of this tablet are nausea, constipation, sweating, dry mouth, sleepiness, tremor, dizziness, headache, speech disorder, accommodation disorder, palpitations, increased heart rate, orthostatic hypotension, and nasal congestion.

Side Effects of Amitriptyline Hcl 25mgTablet

• Constipation

• Dryness in mouth

• Increased heart rate

• Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing)

• Weight gain

• Aggressive behavior

• Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)

• Sleepiness

• Sweating

• Dizziness

• Headache

• Nausea

• Tremor

• Speech disorder

• Accommodation disorder

• Palpitations

• Decreased libido

• Difficulty in paying attention

How to use Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet?

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. Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety Advice

Alcohol

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Breastfeeding

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding.

Driving

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. 

Liver

Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. 

What if you forget to take Amitriptyline Hcl 25mg​​​​​​​Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amitriptyline Hcl 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.