Standard Tri-Cyclic AntiDepressants

Chemical Name (Trade Name)
Amitriptyline (Elavil)
75-200mg Therapeutic Dose
25mg Amount of Increase
7-14 days Onset of Action
2-3 wks Wait Time For Increase

Chemical Name (Trade Name)
Imipramine (Tofranil)
75-300mg Therapeutic Dose
25mg Amount of Increase
7-14 days Onset of Action
2-3 wks Wait Time For Increase

Chemical Name (Trade Name)
Imavate (Doxepin, Adapin)
75-250mg Therapeutic Dose
25mg Amount of Increase
14-21 days Onset of Action
4 weeks Wait Time For Increase

Chemical Name (Trade Name)
Sinequan (Nortriptyline, Aventyl)
50-100mg Therapeutic Dose
25mg Amount of Increase
14-21 days Onset of Action
2-3 wks Wait Time For Increase

Chemical Name (Trade Name)
Protriptyline (Vivactil)
15-60mg Therapeutic Dose
5-10mg Amount of Increase
7-14 days Onset of Action
2-3 wks Wait Time For Increase

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