PHN is long-term nerve pain
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Episodic
lower back or side pain
Amitriptyline is long-acting, so it only needs to be taken once daily
The non-FDA approved indications are anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, chronic pain
Dosage should be reduced to the smallest amount necessary to maintain relief of the symptoms of depression, once a satisfactory response has been obtained
However, the highest strength ENDEP 50 mg, is approved only for the maintenance treatment of depression (after your symptoms have improved)
It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States
This means that it will be used for a few months to try to alter how the pain nerves are working
tachycardia (fast heart beat) This is not a complete list of amitriptyline side effects
It results from the release of acetylcholine by medications that block the action of acetylcholinesterase, an enzyme
Dosing
Reduces drug-drug interactions; Non-addictive formulations; Good for patients with difficulty swallowing pills; Commonly Compounded Medications for Pain
I continue to take it for general pain relief, insomnia and mild and occasional anxiety
Adolescents ages 13 to 17 can also take it, but there aren’t clear dosage guidelines for this age group
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