Amitriptyline Actavis Dosage/Direction for Use

Always take Amitriptyline tablets exactly as the doctor has told the patient. Check with the doctor or pharmacist if the patient is not sure.
Swallow the tablets with a glass of water.
The patient may not notice any improvement in the symptoms for up to 4 weeks after starting treatment.
The recommended dose is: Depression: Adults: 50-75 mg a day either in divided doses or as a single night time dose increasing to 150-200 mg a day. A maintenance dose of 50-100 mg at night should be given to lessen the chances of relapse.
Adolescents and elderly: 25-50 mg a day either in divided doses or as a single night time dose. A maintenance dose of 25-50 mg may be sufficient.
Nightly bedwetting: Children only (for no longer than 3 months): 11-16 years: 25-50 mg at night.
6-10 years: 10-20 mg at night.
Under 6 years: Not recommended.
If the patient forgets to take Amitriptyline tablets: Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. If the patient forgets to take a dose, take another as soon as he/she remembers and then the next dose at the usual time.
If the patient stops taking Amitriptyline tablets: Talk to the doctor before the patient stops taking the tablets and follow their advice as he/she may experience withdrawal symptoms (see Side Effects).
If the patient has any further questions on the use of the medicine, ask the doctor or pharmacist.