It is known that antidepressant medications that affect the neurotransmitter serotonin, such as amitriptyline, are more likely to be associated with ADS if a person is abruptly taken off the drug after using it for more than 6-8 weeks
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant that can cause withdrawal symptoms such as
Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated
If you stop taking this medication suddenly you may have withdrawal side effects such as nausea, headache, and tiredness
Amitriptyline side effects
your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen you're breathing very fast or
One of the more uncommon side effects of using Elavil is an irregular heartbeat
Multiple addiction treatment centres are actively working across the UK to help people manage the side effects of stopping amitriptyline Weight gain and weight loss
Problems urinating
Another potential side effect of Elavil is overdose if an individual takes too much of the drug
Lethargy/weakness
Only occasionally, where an antidepressant causes serious side-effects, should it be stopped suddenly, without tapering
Elavil affects the brain's production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter that causes feelings of happiness and euphoria
Although less common, the Amitriptyline may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors
The non-FDA approved indications are anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia, chronic pain
Amitriptyline is an tricyclic antidepressants (TCA) and is used to treat depression
I am underweight and always wondered if that may be the reason I'm so sensitive to medications
I was wondering if anyone who has any experience with Amitriptyline could give me their opinion on my situation
For instance, some can become addicted to amitriptyline and experience withdrawal when they stop taking the drug
Paroxetine induced withdrawal effects Side-effects, further information
Amitriptyline withdrawal side effects are more likely to occur in people who have used amitriptyline for six weeks or longer, are prescribed relatively high doses of the drug, or suddenly stop using amitriptyline without the help of a medically monitored detox or tapering schedule
Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
3 Rates of depression and suicide have increased, primarily among those younger than 25 years
It may be used off-label to treat other conditions such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, or insomnia