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I read that anticholinergic drugs block acetylcholine, causing mental deterioration.is this a worry if you're not elderly?i'm taking amitriptyline 25mg

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Not to worry: They are only contraindicated in someone with dementia, especially if they are being treated with medications that have the opposite action. Best wishes.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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No!: Amitryptiline is an excellent medication for a variety of conditions (eg migraine prevention) the dose is quite low too . The commonest side effect is dryness of the mouth.

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Answered 4/9/2016

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