Amitriptyline Overdose: Symptoms And Treatment

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of depression occurring with other mental/mood disorders (anxiety, agitation, or schizophrenia). Though Amitriptyline serves as an effective medication, it is not used as a first-line agent to treat the mentioned mental condition. This is due to its potential toxicity. Elavil overdose occurs when someone takes more than the normal …

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Amitriptyline Side Effects

These are the most common Amitriptyline side effects. Sometimes, users report fast or irregular heartbeat, confusion or weakness, muscle cramps, thoughts about harming themselves or ending their life, eye pain and vision problems, and more. Fortunately, these adverse effects are quite rare. AddictionResource authors recommend to avoid some activities due to those effects. Forget about alcohol. When it is mixed …

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