Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline Drug Information

Drug Interactions With Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline can potentially interact with a number of other medications.

(Click Amitriptyline Drug Interactions for more information about these possible interactions.)

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this drug if you have:

Bipolar disorder or a family history of bipolar disorder
Schizophrenia
A history of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts
Severe anxiety or agitation
A recent history of heart attack
Heart problems, including heart disease
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
Seizures or epilepsy
Glaucoma
Bladder problems
Diabetes
Difficulty passing urine
An enlarged prostate (also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH)
Liver problems
Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant (see Amitriptyline and Pregnancy)
Are breastfeeding
Drink alcohol regularly
Will be undergoing surgery.

Be sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

(Click Amitriptyline Warnings and Precautions for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take this medication.)

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