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My husband just took a 800mg ibuprofren and then not even an hour later he took a amitriptyline 10mg, he has rapid heart rates, should he go to the er?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Rapid heart: With limited info. About his condition & what other meds. He might be on & also what his medical condition is to begin with, i would say yes, he needs to be seen & evaluated.

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Answered 12/2/2012

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A member asked:

My husband just took a 800mg ibuprofren and then not even an hour later he took a amitriptyline 10mg, he has rapid heart rates, should he go to the er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Woods agreed

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