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AddictionResourse authors say that if you are using Amitriptyline (Elavil) to treat depression, you should know all the risks associated with this drug. Along with its needed effects, it may cause some unwanted symptoms. Common side effects are usually mild and include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, weakness, dry mouth, weight changes, and more.
To avoid potential adverse symptoms, doctors prescribe the lowest dosage of Amitriptyline that can improve a certain condition, and then they gradually increase the dosage. This approach also helps to avoid an overdose. In fact, Amitriptyline is particularly toxic in overdose. And obviously, if it occurs, a person needs medical help.
This infographic shows how high levels of amitriptyline affect different parts of the body. Call your doctor or 911 if you have some of these symptoms.
If someone near you has taken too much drug, make sure the person is not on their back. Get them to lie on their side. This can prevent them from aspirating on their vomit, which can be fatal.
Since there’s no specific antidote for amitriptyline overdose, the treatment mostly supportive. It is aimed at relieving the effects and detoxification. The medications can include fluids through a vein (IV), activated charcoal, laxative, breathing support.
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Description

AddictionResourse authors say that if you are using Amitriptyline (Elavil) to treat depression, you should know all the risks associated with this drug. Along with its needed effects, it may cause some unwanted symptoms. Common side effects are usually mild and include nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, weakness, dry mouth, weight changes, and more.
To avoid potential adverse symptoms, doctors prescribe the lowest dosage of Amitriptyline that can improve a certain condition, and then they gradually increase the dosage. This approach also helps to avoid an overdose. In fact, Amitriptyline is particularly toxic in overdose. And obviously, if it occurs, a person needs medical help.
This infographic shows how high levels of amitriptyline affect different parts of the body. Call your doctor or 911 if you have some of these symptoms.
If someone near you has taken too much drug, make sure the person is not on their back. Get them to lie on their side. This can prevent them from aspirating on their vomit, which can be fatal.
Since there’s no specific antidote for amitriptyline overdose, the treatment mostly supportive. It is aimed at relieving the effects and detoxification. The medications can include fluids through a vein (IV), activated charcoal, laxative, breathing support.
addictionresource.com/drugs/am…