How many Amitriptyline 150 MG tablets do you have to take to not wake up again?


Amitriptyline is the generic of Elavil.

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Is it safe to take xanax and amitriptyline at the same time?


is it safe to take xanax and amitriptyline at the same time? I was prescribed amitriptyline for migraines and xanax for anxiety/insomnia. It says I am supposed to take both drugs before bed. Taking them together is safe right? Will there be any bad side effects if both drugs interact?

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What types of arrhythmias does Amitriptyline cause?


Everywhere I look, it says Amitriptyline causes arrhythmias. But I need to know what type of arrhythmias it can cause…. after all, there are a lot of different ones! Please help… medical professional answers only. Thx!
In response to Gayle – so not any atrial arrhythmias such as PAC’s or atrial tachycardias?

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What will happen if someone took 8 pills of amitriptyline?


My mother-in-law’s ex-husband “claims” he took 8 pills of amitriptyline to kill himself all b/c she don’t love him. But anyhow what could happen if he really did take the pills? btw:he’s overweight,has bipolar,and is homeless living in the shelter.

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what interactions can I expect in using 50mg of Amitriptyline now, when I have been using Zoloft 50mg?


I just want to know if there will be any problems with switching to Amitriptyline?

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How common is weight gain with amitriptyline? Why does it cause weight gain?


I have been using amitriptyline for about two weeks now. It was prescribed to me for anxiety and insomnia. So far I have had no problems with the drug, but I have read up on the symptoms and weight gain was one of them. I was just wondering, how common is weight gain with this drug and why does it cause weight gain to begin with?

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Is it ok to take Amitriptyline and Doxepin together?


I am already on 150 of Doxepin a day, and was prescribed 50 mg/day Amitriptyline for my muscle pain. They are both tricyclic antidepressants so is it ok to take them together? Also, my pain is pretty severe, so what dosage of Amitriptyline will I likely need for pain?
The same doctor prescribed both.

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