What is amitriptyline tablet 25 mg used for?
Amitriptyline is an antidepressant medicine. It works by increasing levels of a chemical called serotonin in your brain. This can improve your mood. You may start to feel better after 1 to 2 weeks but it can take 4 to 6 weeks for amitriptyline to work fully.
What are the benefits of taking amitriptyline?
The low dose of amitriptyline won’t treat depression, but it should reduce your pain, relax your muscles and improve your sleep. You may feel a bit better after one or two weeks. But it can take four to six weeks for amitriptyline to work as a painkiller. You’ll probably take it for as long as it helps your condition.
What are the bad side effects of amitriptyline?
Common side effects
- Constipation. Get more fibre into your diet such as fresh fruit, vegetables and cereals, and drink plenty of water. …
- Feeling dizzy. This is probably due to low blood pressure. …
- Dry mouth. Chew sugar-free gum or suck sugar-free sweets.
- Feeling sleepy or tired. …
- Difficulty peeing. …
- Headache.
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