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I take 25mg of hydroxyzine along with 25 mg of amitryptyline for my ic problems....have been for years what side effects might happen by doing this an?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Constipation: Both has some anti-cholinergic and drowsy effect. Thus constipation and faster heart beats may be some of the side effects. If you are feeling fine otherwise, you shouldn't worry over them.

Answered 3/3/2016

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