What are the side effects of Trepiline?
Common side effects
- constipation.
- dizziness.
- dry mouth.
- feeling sleepy.
- difficulty peeing.
- headache.
Is amitriptyline a good sleeping pill?
Summary. Amitriptyline is widely prescribed as a sleep aid for people with insomnia. There is a distinct lack of evidence that amitriptyline has any beneficial effect on sleep in insomnia. It can cause daytime sleepiness and grogginess, which can interfere with daily life.
What is amantadine used for?
Amantadine is also an antiviral medicine. It is used to prevent or treat certain influenza (flu) infections (type A). It may be given alone or together with flu shots. Amantadine will not work for colds, other types of flu, or other virus infections.
Can Trepiline make you gain weight?
Estimations made of serum levels of amitriptyline and its metabolite nortriptyline showed a steady state by the 10th day. No significant weight-gain was observed in any of the volunteers, although 2 reported an increase in appetite.
Can Trepiline cause depression?
Amitriptyline may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you or your caregiver notice any of these adverse effects, tell your doctor right away.
Can amitriptyline cause weight gain?
Tricyclic antidepressants, also known as cyclic antidepressants or TCAs, may cause weight gain. These drugs include: amitriptyline (Elavil)
Does amantadine affect blood pressure?
Amantadine antagonizes the blood pressure responses evoked by electrical stimulation of the central and peripheral end of the vagus. Blood pressure responses on sympathetic stimulation are also attenuated. These results could be explained on the basis of a possible effect on autonomic ganglia.
How does amantadine work in the brain?
By increasing the release of dopamine in the brain, amantadine replaces some of the lost dopamine and therefore reduces some of the symptoms of the disease. Amantadine also has a mild anticholinergic effect. This means it prevents the activity of a neurotransmitter called acetylcholine.
What is the tablet Trepiline used for?
This medication is used to treat mental/mood problems such as depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help you sleep better, and increase your energy level. This medication belongs to a class of medications called tricyclic antidepressants.