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What Are The Side Effects Of Amitriptyline?

Hello I just recently started on amitriptyline 25mg at bedtime for upper abdominal pain that started. Back in July and I subsesquently had my gallbladder as it was inflamed with gallstones however this did not alleviate my abdominal pain. I had an endoscopy that showed reflux and mild gastrititis so I was started on this medication however i am concerned about the side effects with this medication
Mon, 12 May 2014
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Hello.Amitriptyline at that dose is a safe drug.Sedation or dry mouth may be side effects(but slightly intense).Amitriptyline may be effective for your discomfort but if endoscopy showed reflux and mild gastrititis is advisable to combine Amitriptyline with a proton pump inhibitor (Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole ...).I wish you good health.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Amitriptyline?

Hello.Amitriptyline at that dose is a safe drug.Sedation or dry mouth may be side effects(but slightly intense).Amitriptyline may be effective for your discomfort but if endoscopy showed reflux and mild gastrititis is advisable to combine Amitriptyline with a proton pump inhibitor (Omeprazole, Lansoprazole, Pantoprazole ...).I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)