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Side Effects of Amitriptyline-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Amitriptyline as follows: Cardiovascular side-effects Amitriptyline carries the risk of lowering the blood pressure. Hypotension, secondary to amitriptyline intake, can lead to episodes of confusion and dizziness, thus increasing the risk for fall and accidents. Amitriptyline also carries the risk of causing and/or aggravating cardiac arrhythmias, leading to severe debility and death. Individuals can present with episodes of chest pain, rapid heart rate, palpitations, dizziness, and shortness [...]

Side Effects of Amitriptyline-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Amitriptyline as follows: General allergic reactions Amitriptyline use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with amitriptyline, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Amitriptyline

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take amitriptyline as follows: Take the medication at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your physician. This medication can induce some nausea and vomiting, when taken on empty stomach. Taking the medication [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-6

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Imipramine as follows: Imipramine can also induce retention of urine in the bladder and difficulty with emptying the bladder and so, must be avoided/administered with caution in individuals with history of difficulty passing urine. Individuals with history of retention of urine and frequent urinary tract infections must be aware of this side-effect, as imipramine can exacerbate this condition significantly. Observing compliance with proper hydration measures, [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Imipramine-5

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking imipramine as follows: Individuals with complaint of dehydration, secondary to history of diarrhea, vomiting, or poor fluid intake, can suffer electrolyte disturbances and be more prone to develop arrhythmias with imipramine. Electrolyte disturbances, such as, low potassium and magnesium levels, secondary to diuretic pill intake, can also act as a precipitating factor for cardiac arrhythmias with imipramine. Observing compliance with recommended hydration measures can help [...]