Anti-Depressant » AMITRIPTYLINE-(a mee trip ti leen)

Amitriptyline, an antidepressant (mood elevator), is used to treat depression.

Take Amitriptyline exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

blurred vision
changes in sex drive or ability
constipation
difficulty breathing/swallowing
difficulty urinating
excessive sweating
fever
frequent urination
irregular heartbeat
jaw/neck/back muscle spasms
persistent fine tremor(s)/inability to sit still
severe skin rash
shuffling walk
slow/difficult speech
yellowing of the skin/eyes

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

an alcohol problem
asthma
difficulty breathing
glaucoma
having intramuscular injections
heart disease(previous heart attack)
liver disease
over active thyroid
Parkinson's disease
schizophrenia
seizures
stomach disease
thoughts or plans of suicide(previous suicide attempt or family history of suicide attempt)
bipolar disorder(family history of bipolar disorder)
blood disorders/disease
diabetes
difficulty passing urine/prostate trouble

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.

Elavil may cause dry eyes and blurred vision, consult your health care professional if it persists.

Elavil can affect blood glucose (sugar) levels, consult your health care professional if it persists.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery,or need an x-ray procedure that uses contrast agents, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.