What is tab amitriptyline 10mg for and what are the side effects?

Answer 1

Best Answer - Chosen by Voters

i THINK it's an anti-depressant,,,but may have multiple uses. Dry mouth and headaches are somewhat common.

Answer 2

Amitriptyline is approved for the treatment of endogenous depression and involutional melancholia (depression of late life, which is no longer seen as a disease in its own right),[1] and reactive depression and for depression secondary to alcoholism and schizophrenia. Adult typical dosages are 75 to 200mg daily, with half this initially for elderly or adolescents.

It may also be used to treat nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting). Children between the ages of 7 to 10 years having a dose of 10 to 20 mg, older children 25 to 50mg at night. It should be gradually withdrawn at the end of the course, which overall should be of no more than 3 months.[2]

Source(s):

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amitriptyli…

Answer 3

Comes in the brand names Endep and Tryptanol. It is an antidepressant or sometimes used for phontom pain Eg: someone complains of head aches that there is no medical reason to explain- Doctors love prescribing these meds as they get a good cut for each of these scripts dispensed.
Usual dose is 75-150mg a day for depression

Side effect can be drowsiness and dependance is taken for to long

Source(s):

Degree in nursing from Sydney University

Answer 4

It's an anti-inflammatory, and they make me sleepy but they do help to relieve my upper back pain. A mild anti-depressive. If you have been prescribed them read the leaflet inside the box, it will tell you all that you need to know, or ask your pharmacist.

Answer 5

For:
depression, sleep disorders, bedwetting in children, pain relief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Narcolepsy, Bulimia, Panic attacks, cocaine withdrawal, ADD, restless leg syndrome.

Common Side Effects:
1. tremor (discontinue and call doctor);
2. headache, dry mouth, unpleasant taste, constipation or diarrhea, nausea, indigestion, fatigue, weakness, drowsiness, nervousness, anxiety, excessive sweating, insomnia, "sweet tooth" aka gain weight (continue, tell doctor at next visit for all).

Infrequent side effects:
1. convulsions (discontinue and call doctor);
2. hallucinations, shakiness, dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, eye pain, vomiting, irregular heartbeat or slow pulse, inflamed tongue, abdominal pain, jaundice, hair loss, rash, fever, chills, joint pain, palpitations, hiccups, visual changes (discontinue. call doctor right away for all).
3. difficult or frequent urination, decreased sex drive, muscle aches, abnormal dreams, nasal congestion, weakness and faintness when arising from bed or chair, back pain (continue. call doctor when convenient for all).

Rare side effects:
1. Itchy skin, sore throat, involuntary movements of jaw, lips and tongue, nightmares, confusion, swollen breasts or testicles (discontinue. call doctor right away).

Source(s):

Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs 2005 edition.

Answer 6

Anytime you want to know about a drug go to
www.rxlist.com
you can even print out the info if you want.

Good luck and have a great day!