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Why can't i take cold and flu tablets when taking amitriptyline?
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Antihistamine action: Cold and flu tablets work often at least partly as antihistamines, and amitrptyline has antihistamine activity as well. In combination this could cause delirium and altered mental status, hence the concern.
Answered 4/17/2018
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