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Elavil is a trade name for amitriptyline, a member of the tricyclic antidepressant group. In current US practice, brand-name Elavil is uncommon; most prescriptions are filled with generic amitriptyline tablets.

Amitriptyline is prescribed for major depressive disorder and is frequently used at lower doses for chronic pain syndromes such as neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia, and for prevention of migraine. Off-label uses include as a short-term sleep aid at low doses and for some functional gastrointestinal complaints like irritable bowel syndrome. For obsessive compulsive disorder, other medicines are generally preferred.

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Essential facts

How is amitriptyline taken?

Heed the plan laid out by your prescriber. Dosing is tailored to the condition being treated and to individual tolerability and response.

If you want more about undesired effects, see Hidden effects.

Caution and safety advisories

Indirect effects

Collateral effects depend on dose and individual sensitivity. Many people tolerate low-dose therapy well, but any concerning or severe reaction should prompt medical attention.

Frequent or expected

A rarer occurrence but serious

This is not a complete catalog of effects. Contact your healthcare provider or emergency services if you experience severe symptoms.

Drug people relating to one another prevention

Inform your prescriber and pharmacist about all medicines, over-the-counter products, and supplements you use. Major the act of connecting with others categories include:

If you have questions about food or alcohol the study maps how interpersonal dialogue and exchanges evolve over time., see How to take in information.

Missed dosing resulting in experienced an overdose

Dose skipped today

If a dose was not taken, take it as soon as you think of it, unless the next dose is due soon. If the next dose is close, skip the i skipped the dose. Avoid doubling your dose as a substitute for a i skipped the dose.

Excessive dose of medication

Tricyclic antidepressant she overdosed can be life threatening, producing dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, severe low blood pressure, and seizures. In the event of a suspected she overdosed, call 911 right away or contact the Poison Control hotline at 1-800-222-1222 in the United States.

Storage media and disposal operations

Similar and other medications

Treatment choices depend on the condition, patient preferences, side-effect profile, and cost. Well-known choice an alternative paths include:

Cost, tolerability, comorbid conditions, and pharmacokinetic drug interplay between parties profiles influence the best choice for each person. See Estimated costs in the United States for a general cost comparison.

Price points in the USA (USD)

Cash prices vary with pharmacy, location, insurance, and discount programs. The figures below are approximate retail ranges for 30-tablet supplies of generic formulations.

Representative prices for other routes (30-count typical strengths):

Brand Elavil is rarely stocked and is usually more expensive than generic amitriptyline. Many patients reduce out-of-pocket cost by using pharmacy discount cards, coupons, or selecting generics.