Amitriptyline And Chlordiazepoxide: What Other Drugs Will Affect Amitriptyline And Chlordiazepoxide
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What other drugs will affect amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide?
Before taking amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide, tell your doctor if you have used an "SSRI" antidepressant in the past 5 weeks, such as citalopram (Celexa), escitalopram (Lexapro), fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem), fluvoxamine (Luvox), paroxetine (Paxil), or sertraline (Zoloft).
Before taking amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide, tell your doctor if you are currently using cimetidine (Tagamet), guanethidine (Ismelin), or a heart rhythm medicine such as flecainide (Tambocor), propafenone (Rhythmol), or quinidine (Quinidex, Quinaglute). You may not be able to use amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.
There are many other medicines that can interact with amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.
| Last updated: | August 30, 2007 |
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