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Protriptyline Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 5, 2023.

Applies to the following strengths: 5 mg; 10 mg

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Geriatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Depression

15 to 40 mg orally per day divided into three or four doses


Comments:

Use: Treatment of symptoms of mental depression in patients who are under close medical supervision

Usual Geriatric Dose for Depression

5 mg orally 3 times a day, increasing gradually if necessary

Comments:


Use: Treatment of symptoms of mental depression in patients who are under close medical supervision

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Dose Adjustments

Switching TO/FROM this drug FROM/TO a MAOI used to treat psychiatric disorders:


During treatment:

Precautions

US BOXED WARNINGS:
SUICIDALITY AND ANTIDEPRESSANT DRUGS:


Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

General:


Monitoring:

Patient advice:

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.