Take Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) exactly as prescribed. You may experience side effects, such as mild drowsiness, early in therapy. However, they usually disappear after a few days. Beneficial effects may take as long as 30 days to appear.

Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting bits of ice in your mouth can provide relief.

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline).

Older adults are especially liable to certain side effects of Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline), including rapid heartbeat, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation, and confusion, and are in greater danger of sustaining a fall.

An overdose of Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) can prove fatal.

The effects of Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication appears in breast milk. If Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.

Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time.

If you take a single daily dose at bedtime, do not make up for it in the morning. It may cause side effects during the day.

Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of mental depression. It is a member of the group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Some doctors also prescribe Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) to treat bulimia (an eating disorder), to control chronic pain, to prevent migraine headaches, and to treat a pathological weeping and laughing syndrome associated with multiple sclerosis.

Keep Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) in a tightly closed container. Store at room temperature. Protect from light and excessive heat.

Do not stop taking Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) abruptly, especially if you have been taking large doses for a long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dosage gradually. This will help prevent a possible relapse and will reduce the possibility of withdrawal symptoms.

Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Try to stay out of the sun, wear protective clothing, and apply a sun block.

Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) may cause you to become drowsy or less alert; therefore, you should not drive or operate dangerous machinery or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you.

While taking this medication, you may feel dizzy or light-headed or actually faint when getting up from a lying or sitting position. If getting up slowly doesn't help or if this problem continues, notify your doctor.

Use Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) with caution if you have ever had seizures, urinary retention, glaucoma or other chronic eye conditions, a heart or circulatory system disorder, or liver problems. Be cautious, too, if you are receiving thyroid medication. You should discuss all of your medical problems with your doctor before starting Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline) therapy.

Before having surgery, dental treatment, or any diagnostic procedure, tell the doctor that you are taking Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline). Certain drugs used during surgery, such as anesthetics and muscle relaxants, and drugs used in certain diagnostic procedures may react badly with Amitrip (Generic brand -Amitriptyline).