Posted by ed_uk on October 20, 2005, at 14:51:43
In reply to Re: scared to take amitriptyline, posted by chand2407 on October 20, 2005, at 12:04:31
Hi,
I sometimes take amitriptyline to help me sleep.
It's normally best to start amitriptyline at a very low dose and increase gradually. 25mg is probably a bit excessive for a starting dose, it might make you feel groggy.
Try cutting a 25mg tablet into 4 pieces using a tablet cutter or nail scissors. Take 1/4 of a tablet at about 9.30pm. Increase the dose gradually as required.
Final doses for amitriptyline vary widely. Some people take as little as 5mg/day, others as much as 200mg. Personally, I take 25mg at night.
Kind regards
~Ed
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