Amitriptyline may induce side effects similar to other tricyclic antidepressants. Elderly patients (above 65 years of age) and patients with cardiovascular
Amitriptyline may induce side effects similar to other tricyclic antidepressants. Elderly patients over 65 years of age and patients with cardiovascular
by RB Birrer 2024 Cited by 364Depression must be distinguished from dementia in elderly Common side effects include weight loss Amitriptyline (Elavil)‡, 25 to
The elderly patients are vulnerable to medication and at higher risk for side effects. 31 Thus, low dose of amitriptyline would reduce the risk of side effects. Further research is necessary to investigate the long-term safety and outcome of amitriptyline for BMS treatment in older patients.
Tertiary amine tricyclics such as amitriptyline and imipramine have been reported to be effective in depressed geriatric patients, but because of their potential for side effects, it is not advisable to use them in the elderly.
Amitriptyline HCl is an antidepressant with sedative effects. Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls.
by C Barbui 2024 Cited by 258treatment of depression in the elderly. British Journal of side effects than amitriptyline? Journal of Affective Disorders, 4
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Delirium (in elderly patients), hallucinations (in schizophrenic patients), Amitriptyline side effects can vary depending on the individual
Amitriptyline HCl is an antidepressant with sedative effects. Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls.
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one of my own pet peeves, sorry