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Are Light Headedness And Hot Flashes Side Effect Of Stopping Amitriptylin?
My husband has been feeling light headed and hot flashes all day. He was taking some medication for depression amitriptylin for two days he stop taken them yesterday as they were making him feel worse by sleeping and no energy. I just don t know is this is a side effect of this med. when you stop taking it after a day or two of taking it.
Thu, 3 Dec 2020
Hi,
Amitriptyline belongs to the group of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants which is used to treat mental or mood problems like depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help to sleep better and increase the energy level.
Don't stop taking Amitriptyline without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Amitriptyline, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, lack of energy, dizziness, appetite loss, diarrhea, muscle pain, sleeping problems etc. Generally these symptoms might last between 1 and 3 weeks. His doctor will probably decrease the dose gradually.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Amitriptyline belongs to the group of medications known as tricyclic antidepressants which is used to treat mental or mood problems like depression. It may help improve mood and feelings of well-being, relieve anxiety and tension, help to sleep better and increase the energy level.
Don't stop taking Amitriptyline without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Amitriptyline, you may experience withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, headache, lack of energy, dizziness, appetite loss, diarrhea, muscle pain, sleeping problems etc. Generally these symptoms might last between 1 and 3 weeks. His doctor will probably decrease the dose gradually.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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