Explosive Misanthropy Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Drug Name AMITRIPTYLIN TAB 25MG Generic Name AMITRIPTYLINE (a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen) Common usages This medicine is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat chronic pain and other conditions as determined by your doctor. How to Use Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. CONTINUE TO TAKE THIS MEDICINE even if you feel better. Do not miss any doses. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you take 1 dose daily at bedtime, do not take missed dose the next morning. Cautions AFTER YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE, several weeks may pass before you feel the full benefit. DO NOT STOP TAKING THIS MEDICINE without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU HAVE ANY MEDICAL OR DENTAL TREATMENTS, EMERGENCY CARE, OR SURGERY, tell the doctor or dentist that you are using this medicine. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. LIMIT YOUR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION while you are taking this medicine. This medicine will add to the effects of alcohol and other depressants. Ask your pharmacist if you have questions about which medicines are depressants. ALCOHOL, HOT WEATHER, EXERCISE, AND FEVER can increase dizziness. To prevent dizziness or fainting, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Also, sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness or weakness. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. DO NOT BECOME OVERHEATED in hot weather or during exercise or other activities since heatstroke may occur. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. FOR WOMEN: THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO CAUSE HARM to the human fetus. IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking this medicine. Side Effects SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dry mouth, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, nausea, weakness, diarrhea, excess sweating, heartburn, unpleasant taste, weight gain, or an increased appetite especially for sweets. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience constipation; blurred vision or other vision changes; eye pain; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; hair loss; shakiness; fainting; nervousness or restlessness; twitching of the face or tongue; mood swings; loss of balance; uncontrolled movements of arms and legs or stiffness; difficulty speaking and swallowing; unusual bleeding or bruising; sore throat or fever; skin rash and itching; swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; irritability; ringing in the ears; seizures; yellowing of the skin or eyes; hallucinations; or chest pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Before Use Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking astemizole, cisapride, terfenadine, or tramadol. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking carbamazepine, cimetidine, dicumarol, clonidine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, guanadrel, guanethidine, guanfacine, a macrolide antibiotic, mibefradil, paroxetine, monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), or a phenothiazine. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of heart conditions. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about using this medicine. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include flushing, fast or irregular heartbeat, dry mouth, drowsiness, confusion, agitation, enlarged pupils, seizures, and loss of consciousness.Addtional Information If your symptoms do not improve after taking this medicine for 4 weeks, inform your doctor. DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out. all I have is headaches.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizard Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 hallucinationsThat's pretty sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weirdy Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 just ask your doc for prozac works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosigrim Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Actually, this was prescribed to her, for her chronic headaches. They get real bad. Borderline migraines. But damn, look at all those side effects. Edited December 7, 2007 by Belthasar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverlordMondo Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hallucinations cure everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Actually, this was prescribed to her, for her chronic headaches. They get real bad. Borderline migraines. But damn, look at all those side effects.Headaches? This is depression medicine. I would contact the Doctor to make sure she was prescribed the correct medication. Sometimes the pharmacy could read the prescription wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosigrim Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 (edited) Ive isolated some of the most absurd headache---------------------------------------------------------- This is why she is taking itunpleasant taste------------------------------------------------- What?hair loss------------------------------------------------------------ Your sh!tin' me... hair loss?shakinessfaintingtwitching of the face or tongue---------------------------------- That would be crazyloss of balance------------------------------------------------------ Flock thatuncontrolled movements of arms and legs or stiffness------ Ok, here we are. WHAT THE FLOCK?!?! Could you imagine?difficulty speaking and swallowing------------------------------ This doesn't sound worth itunusual bleeding or bruising------------------------------------- I don't know about you, but I don't usually bleed. So any bleeding is unusual.skin rash and itchingswelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue----------This list is a mile longringing in the earsseizures-----------------------------------------------------------Oh greatyellowing of the skin or eyes-----------------------------------This is insanehallucinations--------------------------------------------------as if all those others weren't bad enough MF hallucinations... Great... If any of these come up, I'm gonna smack her doctor. Edited December 7, 2007 by Belthasar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosigrim Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Actually, this was prescribed to her, for her chronic headaches. They get real bad. Borderline migraines. But damn, look at all those side effects.Headaches? This is depression medicine. I would contact the Doctor to make sure she was prescribed the correct medication. Sometimes the pharmacy could read the prescription wrong.Common usages This medicine is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat chronic pain and other conditions as determined by your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Ive isolated some of the most absurd headache---------------------------------------------------------- This is why she is taking itunpleasant taste------------------------------------------------- What?hair loss------------------------------------------------------------ Your sh!tin' me... hair loss?shakinessfaintingtwitching of the face or tongue---------------------------------- That would be crazyloss of balance------------------------------------------------------ Flock thatuncontrolled movements of arms and legs or stiffness------ Ok, here we are. WHAT THE FLOCK?!?! Could you imagine?difficulty speaking and swallowing------------------------------ This doesn't sound worth itunusual bleeding or bruising------------------------------------- I don't know about you, but I don't usually bleed. So any bleeding is unusual.skin rash and itchingswelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue----------This list is a mile longringing in the earsseizures-----------------------------------------------------------Oh greatyellowing of the skin or eyes-----------------------------------This is insanehallucinations--------------------------------------------------as if all those others weren't bad enough MF hallucinations... Great... If any of these come up, I'm gonna smack her doctor.All drugs have a lot of side-effects. However, it's very RARE to actually experience one of the side-effects. I wouldn't sweat it. Search any drug and I promise you will find a long list of side-effects. Drug companies just have to cover their bases. edit: As for her having headaches still..... give it some time. Her brain is probably not use to the drug. If she's concerned, just tell her to call her Doctor. You also need to be careful with these kind of drugs. Once you get hooked on them for more than a month, make sure you get off of them slowly (break the tablets into smaller pieces over time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gryph Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Pretty much every drug has a huge list of side effects. Nothing you can really do about it. This drug is an adrenergic uptake inhibitor so it has a similar mechanism of action as amphetamines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krosigrim Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Yea, I didn't realize that it is common, to have such a large list of possible side effects. They have me on Meloxicam and Cyclobenzaprine, for my back that I flocked up last Thursday. the muscle relaxant, only works so much. I was told it is a weak version. My back was tight, leading me to pull a muscle, or so he thinks so far. Hope that is all it was. I go in for a checkup here on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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