What are the common dosages of Generic Elavil?
The recommended starting dosage of Amitriptyline is 75 mg/day in divided doses. In severely depressed patients a maximum of 150mg/day can be given in divided doses. The increase in doses are preferably made in late afternoon or bed time doses as it cause a sedative effect before anti depressant action. 10 mg, 3 times a day, and 20mg at bed time is satisfactory in adolescent and elderly patients as they cannot tolerate higher doses. Elavil is not recommended for children under 12 years of age.
