Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls. Elderly patients should be started on low doses of amitriptyline
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.
We compared the therapeutic actions and side effects produced by citalopram, the most selective SSRI available, with amitriptyline in a group of elderly
Elderly patients taking amitriptyline hydrochloride may be at increased risk for falls. Elderly patients should be started on low doses of amitriptyline
by JH Kretschmar 2024 Cited by 22and well-tolerated form of treatment for elderly depressed patients. These side-effects were higher in the amitriptyline group, this influenced the
Common amitriptyline side effects may include dry mouth, vision Elderly patients should be monitored carefully and serum levels obtained as
by CJ Kyle 2024Citalopram treats major depression in the elderly, with fewer side effects than amitriptyline - Volume 13 Issue S4.
Amitriptyline may induce side effects similar to other tricyclic antidepressants. Elderly patients (above 65 years of age) and patients with cardiovascular
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