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10mgs a day amitriptyline for migraines. is it ok to skip a day occas? is missing a dose dangerous? what if i feel overly sedated from benadryl (diphenhydramine) once?

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Regularly is best: Amitriptyline is effective as a medicine to prevent migraines, making migraines less intense and less frequent over time. It is not dangerous to miss a dose, but this will decrease the effectiveness. Both Amitriptyline and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) have a chemical property known as anticholinergic; each on its own can cause sleepiness, and that effect is compounded when they are taken together.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Yes: Skipping a day occasionally will cause no harm but may result in an increase in frequency or severity of migraines. Sedation is a common side effect of benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Answered 10/28/2013

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