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Does long term use of elavil (amitriptyline) 150mg cause kidney problems?

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Dr. Corey Clay answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: Amitriptyline is generally safe for the kidneys. It can certainly cause urinary retention. Rarely, it can indirectly effect the kidney by other potential rare side effects (fluid management, sodium metabolism, bone marrow toxicity to name a few).

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 3/16/2015

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