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Sunlamps, and tanning beds. This is called photosensitivity. Exposure to this light can cause severe sunburns, blisters, and swelling. If you need to be in sunlight, wear sunscreen, a hat, and clothing that covers your skin.Do not stop taking amitriptyline without talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping too quickly may cause serious side effects. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms.IrritabilityHigh or low energy or moodFeeling restless Changes in sleep habitsHeadacheNauseaOlder adults and adolescents can be at greater risk for some side effects from amitriptyline. Talk to your healthcare provider about your risks if you are in either of these age groups.What should I tell my healthcare provider before using amitriptyline?Tell your healthcare provider about all of your health conditions and any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using. This will help them determine if amitriptyline is right for you.In particular, make sure that you discuss any of the following.Current and Past Health Conditions. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following. Heart problemsHigh blood pressureLiver problemsSeizures or convulsionsBipolar disorder, mania, or schizophreniaGlaucomaInability to empty your bladderOveractive thyroidHistory of strokeDiabetesPregnancy. It is not known if or how amitriptyline could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you are or plan to become pregnant. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should take amitriptyline while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant. Breastfeeding. Amitriptyline passes into breast milk. Tell your healthcare provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your healthcare provider will advise you if you should stop breastfeeding or stop amitriptyline. Interactions Does amitriptyline interact with foods or drinks?There are no known interactions between amitriptyline and foods or drinks.Avoid drinking alcohol while taking amitriptyline. The combination can increase sleepiness or affect your alertness or concentration.Does amitriptyline interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?Always tell your healthcare provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.In particular, make sure that you discuss if you are using any of the following before using amitriptyline.A monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past 2 weeks, which is a medicine usually used for depression or Parkinson’s diseaseCisapride, which is a medicine that may be used for speeding up movement in the gutTopiramate, which is a medicine that is commonly used for migraine or seizuresA selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) or a serotonin norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI), which are medicines commonly used for anxiety and depressionAn antipsychotic, which is a medicine for certain mental health conditionsCertain medicines used to manage irregular heart rhythms, such as flecainide, propafenone, or quinidineA thyroid medicine, such as
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