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What Causes Abnormal BP And Sugar Levels After Amitriptilyne Intake?

I was prescribed Amitriptilyne 20 mg at bedtime for chronic headaches (also have ataxia for the past six month no causes found all mri, ct, cta scans, negatives) and have been taking it for two weeks now 1/7/2014: blood pressures and heart rates readings as follow on 1/16/2014 144/73 69; 149/69 185; 160/77 63 (L. arm) 152/89 72 8pm. 180/ 90 hr 90- 105; latest reading as of yesterday 143/81 72; 131/72 (left arm) 144/80, 61; 130/82 85; 134/75 61 Left arm); 137/76 61 Right arm); 144/80 61; this morning 1/18/2014 lying down 145/75 59 right arm; sitting 152/76 64 (left arm); 147/77 61 Also my blood sugar readings ranges from 100- 108, 120; for the past three days to 108; this morning 108 I am concerned that the medication is causing these. ( FYI I take Syntrhoid 0.05mcg every morning since may 2011 had total thyroidectomy and november 2012 total hysterectomy). Thank you
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Hello,
I understand and appreciate your question.

Brief Answer: You may be agitated or irritated from Amitriptyline. If you do, you may develop confusion, and high blood pressure.
Detailed Answer:
Keeping your blood pressure and blood sugar in a normal range depends on healthy thyroid function.
Synthroid is used for hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of hypothyroidism in total thyroidectomy, usually for a lifetime. Synthroid therapy causes only a small decrease in blood pressure.
Blood pressure problems can be symptoms of thyroid hormone issues, so be sure to get your thyroid hormones checked.
If you really feel irritated or agitated, it is better to see a doctor and check Amytriptyline dose.
The sugar level is in normal value.

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If you have more questions, feel free to ask.
Thank you.
Kind regards.

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What Causes Abnormal BP And Sugar Levels After Amitriptilyne Intake?

Hello, I understand and appreciate your question. Brief Answer: You may be agitated or irritated from Amitriptyline. If you do, you may develop confusion, and high blood pressure. Detailed Answer: Keeping your blood pressure and blood sugar in a normal range depends on healthy thyroid function. Synthroid is used for hormone replacement therapy in the treatment of hypothyroidism in total thyroidectomy, usually for a lifetime. Synthroid therapy causes only a small decrease in blood pressure. Blood pressure problems can be symptoms of thyroid hormone issues, so be sure to get your thyroid hormones checked. If you really feel irritated or agitated, it is better to see a doctor and check Amytriptyline dose. The sugar level is in normal value. Thank you for asking your query on health care magic. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. Thank you. Kind regards.