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Generic Elavil / Endep - Tryptomer Product: Tryptomer / Generic
Elavil
Generic name: Amitriptyline
Other Names:
Elavil, Endep
Packaging Type: Strips of 10 x 10mg
Tablets 10 x 25mg tablets or 10 x 75mg
tablets
Manufacturer: Merind
Why is this medication prescribed?
Tryptomer (Generic Elavil) is a tricyclic medicine that used to treat insomnia, enuresis
and chronic pain syndromes such as fibromyalgia.
How should this medicine be used?
Patients are usually started on a
dose of 5-10mg a day, taken at night to minimise side effects.
This dose is gradually increased up to 50-150mg.
What side effects can this medication cause?
The side effects of
Tryptomer (Generic Elavil) include:- dry mouth
- blurred
vision
- constipation
- excessive sweating
- changes in appetite
- drowsiness
- difficultly urinating
- dizziness
- confusion
- weight gain
-
heart rhythm disturbances
These effects may occur in up to 50% of
patients and elderly patients are at greater risk.
What special precautions should I follow?
Tryptomer (Generic Elavil) is dangerous in overdose.
Before taking Generic Elavil / Endep (amitriptyline),
- tell your doctor if you are allergic to Generic Elavil / Endep (amitriptyline) (Tryptomer) or
any other medications.
- do not take Generic Elavil / Endep (amitriptyline) (Tryptomer) if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAOI)
inhibitors, including tranylcypromine (Parnate) and phenelzine (Nardil), or
or within 14 days of discontinuing a MAOI.
- tell your doctor about all medications you are taking.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or if you are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Generic Elavil / Endep (amitriptyline) (Tryptomer), call your
doctor immediately.
- tell your doctor if you or anyone in your family has or has ever had
liver, kidney, or heart disease.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma; an enlarged prostate; difficulty
urinating; an overactive thyroid gland.
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