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thornhappy -> RE: The Holly and Potty Show (7/9/2010 7:30:23 PM)
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There's a moderate interaction between the depakote and the elavil (amytriptyline)...
Amitriptyline; Clomipramine; Nortriptyline/Valproic Acid
MONOGRAPH TITLE: Amitriptyline; Clomipramine; Nortriptyline/Valproic Acid
SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed.
MECHANISM OF ACTION: Valproic acid may inhibit the metabolism of amitriptyline, clomipramine, and nortriptyline.
CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of valproic acid may result in elevated levels of and toxicity from amitriptyline, clomipramine, and nortriptyline.
PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Patients receiving concurrent therapy should be monitored for signs of toxicity. Monitor tricyclic levels carefully during initiation, titration, and discontinuation of valproic acid. The dosage of the tricyclic antidepressant may need to be adjusted.
Here are some side effects of Elavil:
Less Common: Blurred vision; confusion or delirium; constipation (especially in the elderly); decreased sexual ability (more common with amoxapine and clomipramine); difficulty in speaking or swallowing; eye pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat (pounding, racing, skipping); hallucinations; loss of balance control; mask-like face; nervousness or restlessness; problems in urinating; shakiness or trembling; shuffling walk; slowed movements; stiffness of arms and legs
Rare: Anxiety; breast enlargement in both males and females; hair loss; inappropriate secretion of milk - in females; increased sensitivity to sunlight; irritability; muscle twitching; red or brownish spots on skin; ringing, buzzing, or other unexplained sounds in the ears; seizures (more common with clomipramine); skin rash and itching; sore throat and fever; swelling of face and tongue; swelling of testicles (more common with amoxapine); trouble with teeth or gums (more common with clomipramine); weakness; yellow eyes or skin
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ORIGINAL: ShaharThorne
I am taking it one step at a time.
Jeff, I am on Depokate, Geodon, potassium and eleval(?). There is a new drug that I am taking for me to sleep on and back on the medicine for hypothyroidism If I took these meds along with the herbs, there could be a dangerous combo right there.
Dr. R is trying to find out about WTF is going on. I had a MRI and EEG done, an appointment with the nuero and an appointment with the eye doctor, so we are attacking this mess with a three-prong attack. They even did a cardicsonorgram. I do take a calium pill with D.
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