| What is Amitriptyline?
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Amitriptyline is prescribed for the relief of symptoms of mental depression. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Amitriptyline?
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Amitriptyline side effects may include abnormal movements, anxiety, black tongue, blurred vision, breast development in males, breast enlargement, coma, confusion, constipation, delusions, diarrhea, difficult or frequent urination, difficulty in speech, dilation of pupils, disorientation, disturbed concentration, dizziness on getting up, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive or spontaneous flow of milk, excitement, fatigue, fluid retention, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, heart attack, hepatitis, high blood pressure, high fever, high or low blood sugar, hives, impotence, inability to sleep, increased or decreased sex drive, increased perspiration, increased pressure within the eye, inflammation of the mouth, intestinal obstruction, irregular heartbeat, lack or loss of coordination, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, nausea, nightmares, numbness, rapid and/or fast, fluttery heartbeat, rash, red or purple spots on skin, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures,
sensitivity to light, stomach upset, strange taste, stroke, swelling due to fluid retention in the face and tongue, swelling of testicles, swollen glands, tingling and pins and needles in the arms and legs, tremors, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss, yellowed eyes and skin.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. |
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| How is Amitriptyline taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Amitriptyline provided by your doctor. You may experience side effects, such as mild drowsiness, early in therapy. However, they usually disappear after a few days. Beneficial effects may take as long as 30 days to appear.
Amitriptyline may cause dry mouth. Sucking a hard candy, chewing gum, or melting bits of ice in your mouth can provide relief.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. If you take a single daily dose at bedtime, do not make up for it in the morning. It may cause side effects during the day. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Amitriptyline with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Amitriptyline. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important that you consult with your doctor before taking
Amitriptyline in combination with airway-opening drugs, antidepressants that raise serotonin levels,
other antidepressants, antihistamines, barbiturates, certain blood pressure medicines,
cimetidine, disulfiram, drugs that control spasms, estrogen drugs,
ethchlorvynol, major tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors, medications for irregular heartbeat,
painkillers, parkinsonism drugs, quinidine, seizure medications, sleep medicines,
thyroid hormones, tranquilizers, or warfarin. |
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| How should I store Amitriptyline?
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Store Amitriptyline at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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