Hollow Moon
04-06-07, 17:57
So I got my fancy new Amitriptyline tablets, in the exciting 10mg dosage form.
Features some side effects... [These are Qouted from the drug info paper itself]
AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE
Like many medicines, Amitriptyline Tablets BP may occasionally cause side-effects in some patients, particularly when you first start taking it. Not all of these side effects have been experienced with amitriptyline but some have occurred with other medicines belonging to the same group as amitriptyline. These effects may include:
Allergic effects: A puffy, swollen face, tongue and body have been reported, which may be severe causing shortness of breath, swelling, shock and collapse. If you develop any allergic symptoms, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. A skin rash, which may be itchy, sensitivity to the sun or sun lamps have been reported.
Effects on the blood: Bone marrow depression leading to a potentially life-threatening reduction in certain blood cells, which can present as sore throat, mouth ulcers and a tendency to infection or bleeding or bruising easily. If you notice any of these effects you should consult your doctor.
Effects on the endocrine system and metabolism: Disturbances in sexual function and sex drive, breast swelling in men and women, swelling of the testicles, production or over-production of breast milk, increased or decreased blood sugar levels. Inappropriate secretion of the hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone) has been reported. This may make you urinate more frequently. Increased appetite and weight gain may be a side effect of the medicine or may be due to the relief of depression.
Effects on the brain and central nervous system: Dizziness, tiredness or sleepiness, weakness, headache, difficulty concentrating, confusion, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, slight hyperactivity, exaggerated behaviour, delusions and hearing, seeing or feeling things that are not there, anxiety, excitement, disorientation (not knowing where you are), restlessness, numbness/tingling or pins and needles (especially in hands and feet), lack of co-ordination, tremor, epileptic-type fits. This medicine can cause a particular group of side effects known as "Anticholinergic effects". These may include: dry mouth, fever, constipation, blurred or double vision, difficulty passing water (urine), dilation of the pupil of the eye, glaucoma and blockage of the small intestine.
Effects on the ears: Buzzing or ringing in the ears.
Effects on the heart: Feeling faint when getting up (postural hypotension), increased blood pressure, fast/racing heart, palpitations, heart attack, stroke, irregular or slow heart-beats and very low blood pressure.
Effects on the stomach and intestines: Feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, inflammation of the mucus membranes in the mouth, swollen saliva glands, abdominal pains, black tongue, impairment of taste.
Effects on the liver: Hepatitis, including changes in liver function, has been reported rarely and would be identified by a blood test. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes) has been reported rarely also.
Effects on the skin: Increased sweating, hair loss, skin rash consisting of small purple spots.
Effects on the urinary system: An increased need to urinate.
So in conclusion... maybe the disease would be more enjoyable... :shock:
Features some side effects... [These are Qouted from the drug info paper itself]
AFTER TAKING YOUR MEDICINE
Like many medicines, Amitriptyline Tablets BP may occasionally cause side-effects in some patients, particularly when you first start taking it. Not all of these side effects have been experienced with amitriptyline but some have occurred with other medicines belonging to the same group as amitriptyline. These effects may include:
Allergic effects: A puffy, swollen face, tongue and body have been reported, which may be severe causing shortness of breath, swelling, shock and collapse. If you develop any allergic symptoms, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor immediately. A skin rash, which may be itchy, sensitivity to the sun or sun lamps have been reported.
Effects on the blood: Bone marrow depression leading to a potentially life-threatening reduction in certain blood cells, which can present as sore throat, mouth ulcers and a tendency to infection or bleeding or bruising easily. If you notice any of these effects you should consult your doctor.
Effects on the endocrine system and metabolism: Disturbances in sexual function and sex drive, breast swelling in men and women, swelling of the testicles, production or over-production of breast milk, increased or decreased blood sugar levels. Inappropriate secretion of the hormone ADH (antidiuretic hormone) has been reported. This may make you urinate more frequently. Increased appetite and weight gain may be a side effect of the medicine or may be due to the relief of depression.
Effects on the brain and central nervous system: Dizziness, tiredness or sleepiness, weakness, headache, difficulty concentrating, confusion, difficulty sleeping, nightmares, slight hyperactivity, exaggerated behaviour, delusions and hearing, seeing or feeling things that are not there, anxiety, excitement, disorientation (not knowing where you are), restlessness, numbness/tingling or pins and needles (especially in hands and feet), lack of co-ordination, tremor, epileptic-type fits. This medicine can cause a particular group of side effects known as "Anticholinergic effects". These may include: dry mouth, fever, constipation, blurred or double vision, difficulty passing water (urine), dilation of the pupil of the eye, glaucoma and blockage of the small intestine.
Effects on the ears: Buzzing or ringing in the ears.
Effects on the heart: Feeling faint when getting up (postural hypotension), increased blood pressure, fast/racing heart, palpitations, heart attack, stroke, irregular or slow heart-beats and very low blood pressure.
Effects on the stomach and intestines: Feeling or being sick, diarrhoea, loss of appetite, inflammation of the mucus membranes in the mouth, swollen saliva glands, abdominal pains, black tongue, impairment of taste.
Effects on the liver: Hepatitis, including changes in liver function, has been reported rarely and would be identified by a blood test. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or whites of the eyes) has been reported rarely also.
Effects on the skin: Increased sweating, hair loss, skin rash consisting of small purple spots.
Effects on the urinary system: An increased need to urinate.
So in conclusion... maybe the disease would be more enjoyable... :shock: