Question 1

can i take champix wen on 25mg amitriptyline for migraines?

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Unknown interaction: There is no known interaction between varenicline and amitriptyline. However, if your headaches get worse, then discuss with your neurologist. Always keep a log of the timing, duration, frequency, severity, and characteristics of your headaches, and take the log whenever you see your neurologist. Good luck on your smoking cessation journey. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/headache.html

Question 2

how long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

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I've asked a lot: of MD's this question.  Some start you off on the new med right after stopping the old one.   Some wait as much as two weeks.   You are mixing an herb with a Tricyclic, so I'd play it safe and wait awhile.   As a psychiatrist who knows about herbs.  Most don't.

Question 3

can i take diurex while on amitriptyline?

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Yes, but be cautious: Diurex is caffeine and magnesium salicylate. As such it will have the stimulating properties of caffeine including nervousness, tachycardia, insomnia and jitteriness. Salicylate may cause ringing in the ears and GI irritation. Amitriptyline is an antidepressant which can cause sedation, constipation,  urinary retention and changes in heart rhythm. There are no reported drug interactions.

Question 4

is 25mg amitriptyline (elavil) safe to take?

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If prescribed, yes: This is a low-dose antidepressant medication which also has anti-pain properties.  It may  be given for other reasons as well -- such as to help with sleep.  If your physician has prescribed it after reviewing your health history, yes it is safe.

Question 5

is rhodiola safe to take with amitriptyline?

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Yes, it is: Rhodiola has been used safely with all antidepressant types except MAO inhibitors.  Some studies have shown in vitro inhibition of cyp 3a4 and p-glycoprotein with rhodola http://tinyurl.Com/kkh3lhq but this hasn't caused difficulty when used by live patients. [van diermend, et al. J ethnopharmacology.2009 mar 18;122(2):397-401; a.]  amitriptylene and rhodiola can be safely used together.

Question 6

when will my amitriptyline for migraines begin to take effect?

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VARIES: Amitriptyline is from an older class of antidepressant called the tricyclic for the 3 benzene rings that make up its structure. Can be very efficacious for migraine prevention. Side effects are sleepiness and dry mouth to name a few. Would take at bedtime and start low like 10mg and go up slowly. May help within one week or take up to 2 - 3 months depending on the dosing schedule.

Question 7

can i take 3.75mg zopiclone while i'm taking amitriptyline 25mg?

Accepted Answer

Both drugs: Are CNS depressants and as such therapy has to be closely monitored. Take only if so prescribed by your doc and monitor for side effects as instructed by your pharmacist.

Question 8

is it possible for me to take zopiclone tablets with amitriptyline?

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Yes : There is no contraindication to this combination.

Question 9

can you take amitriptyline 10 mg tablets with duromine 15 mg tablets?

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Possible side effect: There is some potential for use of amitriptyline with phentermine to cause side effects such as ^’ed blood pressure, rapid or irregular heart rate, fever or headache. Sometimes dose adjustments are needed. This does not necessarily mean that the drugs can’t be used together.  Info is from Drugs.Com drug interaction checker.

Question 10

can i take lorazepam 2.5mg together with amitriptyline 50mg  at night ?

Accepted Answer

Yes/NO: The combination leads to increased sedation.  Ativan (lorazepam)  is a short acitng benzodiazepine, effect is quick and it leaves the human system relatively quick and that is usually associated with a rebound effect. It is preferable if it is not used regularly even if on prn basis. . Tolerance develops reltively fast and soon both  baseline anxiety levels as well as sleep will get worse. See your dr.

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