what are the side effects of not taking amitriptyline?
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Symptoms that have been reported in individuals who are believed to be undergoing withdrawal associated with discontinuing amitriptyline include: Dizziness and headaches. Other physical symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, diarrhea, muscle aches, aching joints, fever, chills, and sweating.
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['Drowsiness.', 'Dizziness.', 'Tiredness.', 'Muscle weakness.', 'Headache.', 'Blurred vision.', 'Sleep problems (insomnia)', 'Loss of balance or coordination.']
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['headache,', 'nervousness,', 'restlessness,', 'drowsiness,', 'dizziness,', 'nasal irritation,', 'sleep problems (insomnia),', 'nausea,']
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A wide range of drugs—including tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline (Elavil) or doxepin (Deptran, Silenor, Sinequan)—have strong anticholinergic effects, which means they can have side effects like memory problems and confusion.
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2﻿ If you skip or completely discontinue your medicine, you can experience a number of short-term and long-term consequences, including: Debilitating weight loss. Dramatically increased appetite and thirst. Nervousness, anxiety, panic attacks.
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Increased side effects of nortriptyline can include headache, fast heart rate, and drowsiness. Your doctor may start you at a lower dosage of nortriptyline if you're taking it with one of these medications.
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Pamelor (Nortriptyline) Long-Term Effects The most common symptoms of Nortriptyline withdrawal include dizziness, fatigue, irritability, and nausea, headaches, insomnia, muscle pain, and mood swings.
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The main aim of lower-dose amitriptyline is to relieve pain, relax muscles and improve sleep, but it may also help reduce any anxiety or depression resulting from the pain. Low-dose amitriptyline alone won't be enough to treat severe depression.
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['headache;', 'dizziness, drowsiness, feeling tired;', 'tremors, twitching or uncontrollable muscle movements;', 'agitation, anxiety, restless feeling;', 'depressed mood;', 'dry mouth, upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation;', 'weight gain; or.', 'cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.']
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Missing doses of escitalopram may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms. Stopping escitalopram abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).
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Stopping citalopram abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).
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Amitriptyline may cause a condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). QT prolongation can infrequently result in serious (rarely fatal) fast/irregular heartbeat and other symptoms (such as severe dizziness, fainting) that need medical attention right away.
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Using amitriptyline together with cyclobenzaprine can increase the risk of a rare but serious condition called the serotonin syndrome, which may include symptoms such as confusion, hallucination, seizure, extreme changes in blood pressure, increased heart rate, fever, excessive sweating, shivering or shaking, blurred ...
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['Weight gain.', 'Restlessness.', 'Agitation.', 'Dry mouth.', 'Increased saliva.', 'Nausea.', 'Vomiting.', 'Diarrhea.']
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Neurotransmitters act throughout the body, and you may experience physical as well as mental effects when you stop taking antidepressants or lower the dose too fast. Common complaints include the following: Digestive. You may have nausea, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, or loss of appetite.
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Amitriptyline (Amitril) is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) used to treat chronic pain, neuropathy (nerve pain), and depression, as well as prevent migraines. Amitriptyline may lead to a false positive urine test for the hallucinogenic drug LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide).
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['Stiffness and shakiness. ... ', 'Uncomfortable restlessness (akathisia).', 'Movements of the jaw, lips and tongue (tardive dyskinesia).', 'Sexual problems due to hormonal changes.', 'Sleepiness and slowness.', 'Weight gain.', 'A higher risk of getting diabetes.', 'Constipation.']