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from eMedTV.comDrug 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.)
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD