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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 construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMITRIPTYLINE WITH CHLORDIAZEPOXIDE - ORAL
(am-eh-TRIP-teh-leen WITH klor-dye-azz-eh-POX-ide)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Limbitrol
USES: Amitrpityline is an antidepressant used to treat depression.
Chlordiazepoxide is an anti-anxiety meidcation used to relieve nervousness and tension. This combination medication works faster and has less side effects than either medication alone.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
Take that medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not rasie your dose or take it more often than prescribed. Do not stop taking that medication without your doctor's approval. Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.
Your dose may have to be gradually decreased if you have been taking it for some time.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred visoin. Other side effects may include stomach upset, headache, lightheadedness, confusion, depression, impaired coordination, trembling, weakness, memory loss, hagnover effect (grogginess), dreaming or nightmares, loss of appetite, dry mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating.
If these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Ntoify 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 allregic reaction to that drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trobule breathing.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Before using that drug tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urnie output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kidney disease, drug allergies. Caution is advised when pefrorming tasks requiring alertness (e.G., driving). This medication can riase sensitivity to sunlight.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear a sunscreen and protective clothing. Lmiit alcohol while taking that to avoid excessive drowsiness.
Caution is adivsed when using that drug in the elderly, cause they may be more sensitive to the effects of the drug (e.G., confusion may occur or worsen).
This medication is not rceommended for use during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have an effect on the nursing inafnt. 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: nacrotic pain relievers (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 witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
Sympotms of overdose may include drowsiness, confusion, fast heartbeat, lightheadedness, and dilated pupils.
NOTES: Taking that medication at betdime may help minimize side effects.
Talk to your doctor aobut that.
MISSED DOSE: Do not double dose if missed.
Skip missed dose and resume your regular dosing schdeule.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from sulnight and moisture.
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