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Does Amitriptyline Cause Low Blood Pressure Levels?
I started taking amitriptyline hcl. 25 mg for my inability to stay sleeping. I only sleep 3 hours a night
My question is could this medication lower my blood pressure?
I notice since I take it my pressure is down to 120/57. It's normally about 135/78. Thanks I am 71 years old
My question is could this medication lower my blood pressure?
I notice since I take it my pressure is down to 120/57. It's normally about 135/78. Thanks I am 71 years old
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
Hello,
Amitriptyline can cause orthostatic hypotension as a CVS side effect.
Non-Benzodiazepine hypnotics such as Zolpidem Tartrate at bedtime is effective in older adults for insomnia with a low propensity for causing withdrawal, dependence, tolerance or clinical residual effect.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Amitriptyline can cause orthostatic hypotension as a CVS side effect.
Non-Benzodiazepine hypnotics such as Zolpidem Tartrate at bedtime is effective in older adults for insomnia with a low propensity for causing withdrawal, dependence, tolerance or clinical residual effect.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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