Elavil Anapsique Amitriptyline

Please note that the instructions mention all three names of the drug – Elavil, Anapsique, and Amitriptyline). This is one and the same medication.

Elavil Anapsique Amitriptyline
This is the tricyclic antidepressant that treats anxiety and depression. Elavil can be also sold under the brand names Amitid, Amitril, or Endep. This drug is prescribed for the treatment of migraine and as a pain reliever. Patients with trouble sleeping can take Elavil for sleep as well.

Antique Pharmaceutical Form
The drug is available in oral form. There are Anapsique 25 mg and 50 mg tablets. The dosage plan is developed by the healthcare specialist after the patient’s examination. If severe depression takes place, Anapsique 50 mg is usually prescribed. Patients with sleep deficits and mild migraines require smaller doses of the active agent composed in the medication.

Anapsique Dosage Plans
As the antidepressant is used for the treatment of other disorders, it is necessary to follow strictly the recommended dosage plan scheduled by your doctor. For example, children with anxiety and trouble sleeping will take fewer pills than adults with severe depression forms.

The average dose for kids and teenagers a day is only 0.1 mg of Elavil for sleep normalization and up to 0.25 mg of Elavil for migraines as a pain reliever or anti-anxiety medication.

Elavil for Depression Treatment
The healthcare specialist can prescribe this drug in case of depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. These symptoms and disorders take place in childhood, teenage, and adult age. That is why the recommended dosage can vary. It depends on the patient’s weight and the severity of the disease. Elavil for depression treatment is used according to the following dosage plan:

Antidepressant for children (the cumulative dosage plan): 1 mg of Amitriptyline per 1 kg a day (first 3 days). Then, the dose increases up to 1.5 mg of the active agent per 1 kg daily (7 days). The maximum dosage for children with anxiety and depression is 5 mg of Elavil a day. The treatment course usually lasts about 2 weeks. After the break (the rest time), the therapy can be repeated if necessary.

Example: The child with severe anxiety weighs 25 kg. The doctor prescribes 25 mg of Amitriptyline (1 pill of Anapsique 25 mg) a day for the first three days of the therapy. Then, the child gets a gradually increased dose – 37,5 mg of Elavil Amitriptyline daily (1,5 pill of Anapsique 25 mg). If the disorder continues to disturb the young patient, the healthcare specialist can raise the dosage for the last four days of the 2-week treatment course up to 50 mg of Amitriptyline a day (2 pills of Anapsique 25 mg or 1 pill of Anapsique 50 mg).

Antidepressant for adults (the cumulative dosage plan): 40-80 mg of Amitriptyline a day (first 3 days). Then, the dose increases up to 100-200 mg of the active agent daily (7 days). The maximum dosage for adults with anxiety and depression is 300 mg of Anapsique a day. The treatment course usually lasts about 3 weeks. The last week of the anti-depression treatment is notable for the gradually decreased doses of the drug (from 300 mg up to 40-80 mg up to the end of the medication therapy). After the break (the rest time), the course can be repeated if necessary.

Example: The adult patient with depression starts the treatment course. The doctor prescribes 50 mg of Amitriptyline (1 pill of Anapsique 50 mg) a day for the first three days of the therapy. Then, the patient gets a gradually increased dose – 100 mg of Elavil Amitriptyline daily, during the next four days (2 pills of Anapsique 50 mg). Then, the healthcare specialist raises the dosage for the second week of the 3-week treatment course up to 200 mg of Amitriptyline a day (4 pills of Anapsique 50 mg). The last week of the course is the dosage plan with the gradually decreased Elavil doses – from 200 mg of the active agent to 40-80 mg.

Anapsique for Pain Relief
Although the main active agents presented in this medication are widely used for antidepressive purposes, there are supplementary effects of Elavil. For example, this drug is applied for the treatment of painful sensations. It is some kind of anesthesia for patients who require pain relief (post-surgery period, severe cancer forms, etc.).

The dosage plan can vary according to different factors. When it comes to children, it is necessary to take into consideration the weight of the young patient. At the same time, adults should take a sufficient amount of medication to do away with the pain. Some difficult cases like chronic painful sensations in cancer patients or post-herpetic neuralgia are direct indications of increased dosage of Elavil.

The average dosage plan of using the drug for pain relief is:

Children (the cumulative dosage plan): 1 mg per 1 kilo of the child’s weight. This is the starting dose for the treatment. It can be gradually increased up to 2 mg per 1 kg according to the doctor’s prescription.

Adults (the cumulative dosage plan): 80-100 mg every 24 hours. If the pain is sharp and chronic, the daily dose can be increased in 5-7 days after the start of the therapy. The maximum dosage is 300-400 mg of Anapsique a day.

Amitriptyline for Migraines
It is worth noting that the generic is used for such pain sense modalities as chronic headaches. For example, Amitriptyline for migraines is a very common medication in Mexico and the USA. But the dosage plan can vary from the general one applied for patients with other painful sensations like diabetes or other forms of peripheral neuropathy.

The average dosage of Amitriptyline for migraine treatment will be:

For children (tolerated every 2 weeks of the medication course): 0.1-0.2 mg per 1 kilo of the child’s weight. The maximal dosage is 2 mg per 1 kilo of the young patient’s weight. For example, if the child weighs 30 kg, the migraine treated with the Elavil will require from 3 up to 6 mg (1/8 or 1/4 of Anapsique 25 mg a day). If a severe headache takes place, the daily dosage of Amitriptyline for migraine will be 60 mg (1 tablet of Anapsique 50 mg).

For adults (the dosage can be increased if needed): 10-30 mg every 24 hours. The daily dose is specified by the healthcare specialist individually. If the adult patient feels severe migraine even after a week of the Elavil treatment, it is recommended to increase the dosage per day gradually. +10-20 mg every other day will be enough to monitor the course efficiency. Note that the maximum daily dose cannot be more than 300 mg a day. Do not use more than 5 tablets of Elavil 50 mg.

The missed pill should not be taken together with the new one scheduled. In case of doubled or tripled doses, the patient can face dangerous side effects. Overdosing may cause serious complications.

Side Effects & Overdosing
Check the list of contradictions before taking the medication. Among them are pregnancy, alcohol intoxication, allergy to amphetamine or hypersensitivity to other components of the drug, liver disorders, etc. Note that children under the age of 6 should be monitored by the doctor regularly to avoid side effects and overdosing. There is a range of Elavil intolerance if the therapy with MA inhibitors takes place.

Among side effects the patient can feel during the first week of treatment are nausea, decreased libido, fatigue, and allergic reactions. Usually, all these symptoms disappear when the organism starts to accumulate active agents of the medication. Nevertheless, some other side effects can take place:

Drowsiness;

Tremors;

Arrhythmia;

Stomatitis;

Heartburn.

To avoid any side symptoms that touch the endocrine, nervous, cardiovascular systems, and gastrointestinal tract, follow all the doctor’s recommendations. Sometimes a healthy regimen and diet are required for better Elavil absorption and reducing unpleasant symptoms. Inform your doctor about adverse reactions that bring you discomfort.

If the patient overdoses on the medication, all the above-listed side effects progress and become extremely dangerous for health. If you can hardly breathe or have heart attacks, immediately contact your doctor. The altered state of consciousness is one more sign of overdosing. The patient should not be left alone during this period. Note that regular overdosing of Elavil leads to drug addiction.

Other Recommendations
Do not use alcoholic drinks while taking this medication. Consult your doctor about a proper diet if you are prescribed the drug as a pain reliever during the post-surgery period. Note that the first 5-7 days of the treatment are about serious changes in physical and mental health.

The patient can feel sad, tired, and lonely. It is recommended to avoid workouts and other intensive physical activities. Visit the doctor regularly if the depressed thought attacks you even after a week of the medication course. Pass blood tests regularly and visit your healthcare specialist at least one time every week for monitoring your health and the Elavil treatment efficiency.