Expert advice for Amitop Tablet SR
You have been prescribed Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR for treatment of migraine/ neuropathic pain. Take it at bedtime to avoid feeling sleepy during the day. It may take 4 to 6 weeks for Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR to start working. Monitor your weight during the treatment as Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR can cause weight gain and increased appetite. It may change your urine color to blue-green. It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure. Rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR affects you. Talk to your doctor if you notice sudden mood changes or develop suicidal thoughts. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR as it may cause excessive drowsiness.
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Composition
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Amitriptyline (50mg) |
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Potentially Unsafe With
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Alcohol |
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Side Effect
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Common
Side Effects of Amitop are Sleepiness, Blurred vision, Increased heart rate, Dryness in mouth, Constipation, Weight gain, Difficulty in urination, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing). |
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How to works
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How Amitop Tablet SR works
Amitop 50 mg Tablet SR is a tricyclic antidepressant. It works by increasing the levels of chemical messengers in the brain that help in regulating mood and treat depression. It also stops the movement of pain signals from nerves to the brain thereby relieving neuropathic pain (pain from damaged nerves). |
