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Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up and updates.
It is true that initial effect was with tapering of escitalopram but I do not think current extreme sedation, groggyness and inability to open eyes is most likely due to use of amitryptiline. Although such kind of effect is not expected with low dose of amitryptiline but it is often encountered in clinical practice.
I must share with you that initial extreme sedation and groggyness goes away with time and in case she tolerates it for few more days, I do not see any harm in giving a continuous trial with amitriptyline as initial side effects often indicates possibility of effect with passage of time. However if she continues to have extreme side effects starting lower dose (say 10 mg) and increasing slowly can help the patient to tolerate the side effects.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up and updates.
It is true that initial effect was with tapering of escitalopram but I do not think current extreme sedation, groggyness and inability to open eyes is most likely due to use of amitryptiline. Although such kind of effect is not expected with low dose of amitryptiline but it is often encountered in clinical practice.
I must share with you that initial extreme sedation and groggyness goes away with time and in case she tolerates it for few more days, I do not see any harm in giving a continuous trial with amitriptyline as initial side effects often indicates possibility of effect with passage of time. However if she continues to have extreme side effects starting lower dose (say 10 mg) and increasing slowly can help the patient to tolerate the side effects.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Sorry I did not understand
So the sedation and grogginess ARE INDEED
due to amytrptiline?
Kindly go through the first paragraph of your answer
Thanks
So the sedation and grogginess ARE INDEED
due to amytrptiline?
Kindly go through the first paragraph of your answer
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes it is most likely due to amitryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
I am sorry for confusing statement. I mean to say that current experience is most likely due to Amitryptiline despite the use of lowest possible dose.
In case more clarification required on this or anything else feel free to contact me again.
I will be glad to answer you.
Thanks again.
Yes it is most likely due to amitryptiline
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up.
I am sorry for confusing statement. I mean to say that current experience is most likely due to Amitryptiline despite the use of lowest possible dose.
In case more clarification required on this or anything else feel free to contact me again.
I will be glad to answer you.
Thanks again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you doctor
Brief Answer:
You are most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up and great feedback.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
You are most welcome
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for follow up and great feedback.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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