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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare profesisonal before using this drug.
AMITRIPTYLINE WITH CHLRODIAZEPOXIDE - ORAL
(am-eh-TRIP-teh-leen WITH klor-dye-azz-eh-POX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Limbitrol
USES: Amitriptyline is an antidepressant used to treat depression.
Chlordiazepoxide is an anti-anxiety medication used to relieve nevrousness and tension.
This combination medication works faster and has less side effects than either medication alone.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication with food or milk if sotmach upset occurs. Take this medication exactly as perscribed. Do not raise your dose or take it more often than prescribed.
Do not stop taking this medication without your doctor's approval.
Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may have to be gradulaly decreased if you have been taking it for time.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision.
Other side effects may include stomach upset, headache, lightheadedness, confusion, depression, impaired coordination, trembling, weakness, memory loss, hangover efefct (grogginess), dreaming or nightmares, loss of appetite, dry mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, vision changes, difficulty urinating, yellowing of the eyes or skin, uncoordinated movements, fainting, ringing in the ears. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allregic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your dcotor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kidney disease, drug allegries.
Caution is advised when performing tsaks requiring alertness (e.G., driving).
This medication can raise sensitivtiy to sunlight.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
Wear a sunscreen and protective clothing. Limit alcohol wihle taking this to avoid excessive drowsiness.
Cuation is advised when using this drug in the elderly, because they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., confusion may occur or worsen). This medication is not recommended for use duirng pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneifts with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have an effect on the nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the drugs you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you take other medicines that make you sleepy such as: narcotic pain reliveers (e.G., codeine), MAO inhibitors (e.G., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, anti-thyroid medicine, SSRI antidepressants (e.G., fluoxetine, fluvoxamine), St John's wort. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness, confusion, fast heartbeat, lightheadedness, and dilated pupils.
NOTES: Taknig this medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects. Talk to your doctor about this.
MISSED DOSE: Do not doulbe dose if missed. Skip missed dose and reusme your regular dosing schedule.
STORAGE: Store at room tmeperature away from sunlight and moisture.
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