Amitriptyline dosage varies differently from patient to patients. Follow your doctor's advice for exact Amitriptyline dosage. The following information includes only the average doses of Tricyclic Antidepressants. If your Amitriptyline dosage is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Read the info below for accurate Amitriptyline dosage.
Amitriptyline Dosage Direction
Amitriptyline dosage form (tablet)
For Adults—At first, 25 milligrams (mg) of Amitriptyline dosage two to four times a day. Your doctor may increase your Amitriptyline dosage gradually as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 150 mg a day, unless you are in the hospital. Some hospitalized patients may need higher Amitriptyline dosage.
For Teenagers—At first, 10 mg three times a day, and 20 mg at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your Amitriptyline dosage gradually as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg a day.
Children 6 to 12 years of age — 10 to 30 mg a day of Amitriptyline dosage.
Children up to 6 years of age — Use and dose must be determined by your doctor
Older adults— At first, 25 mg during the bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose gradually as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg a day.
Amitriptyline dosage form (Syrup):
Adults — At first, 25 mg of Amitriptyline dosage two to four times a day. Your doctor may increase your Amitriptyline dosage gradually as needed.
Teenagers — At first, 10 mg three times a day, and 20 mg at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your Amitriptyline dosage gradually as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg a day.
Children 6 to 12 years — 10 to 30 mg Amitriptyline dosage a day.
Children up to 6 years — Use and dose is determined by the doctor
Older adults — At first, 10 mg three times a day, and 20 mg at bedtime. Your doctor may increase your dose gradually as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 100 mg a day.
Amitriptyline dosage form (Injection):
Adults — 20 to 30 mg four times a day, injected into a muscle
Children up to 12 years — Use and dose is determined by your doctor
In case of Amitriptyline overdose situation seek emergency medical attention, instantly. Symptoms of Amitriptyline overdose include seizures, confusion, drowsiness, agitation, hallucinations, and low blood pressure (dizziness, fatigue, fainting). |
