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Side effects from amitriptyline normal?
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Ami side effects: Not unusual but can be circumvented by using the lowest effective dose - 2.5 - 10 mg. The dose is individualised based on med sensitiviy, family history of success (and the effective dosage), type of illness being treated, comorbid medical and emotional disease, anticipated side effects and potential/ currently existing interactions with other medications/supplements.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Side effects are : Common with Amitriptyline - especially with increased doses. Side effects of Amitriptyline may include: dry mouth, weight gain (or loss), difficulty urinating, constipation, feeling tired, dizziness, confusion, ^ sweating, erectile dysfunction ; blood sugar changes.
Answered 6/24/2014
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