by JH Kretschmar 2024 Cited by 22Mianserin and amitriptyline in elderly hospitalized patients with depressive illness: Mianserin and amitriptyline in elderly side-effects were higher in the.
by RB Birrer 2024 Cited by 364Depression must be distinguished from dementia in elderly Common side effects include weight loss Amitriptyline (Elavil)‡, 25 to
Amitriptyline HCl is an antidepressant with sedative effects. Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls.
We compared the therapeutic actions and side effects produced by citalopram, the most selective SSRI available, with amitriptyline in a group of elderly
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Elderly patients are particularly susceptible to orthostatic hypotension. Amitriptyline may induce side effects similar to other tricyclic antidepressants.
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Delirium (in elderly patients), hallucinations (in schizophrenic patients), Amitriptyline side effects can vary depending on the individual
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.
Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls. Elderly patients should be started on low doses of amitriptyline
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one of my own pet peeves, sorry
The story was awesome...
Given all the side effects of mostly untested medications I could honestly see this happening to someone since most new meds get pulled within 5 years because of the side effects.