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Re: can anyone explain this weirdness? » CareBear04

Posted by JadeKelly on November 10, 2008, at 21:13:49

In reply to can anyone explain this weirdness?, posted by CareBear04 on November 9, 2008, at 22:46:09

> I recently tried amitriptyline for the first time. It wasn't mine, but I took two pills, which I think amounted to about 300mg. I took a Xanax or two. I really really didn't think I would be harmed, but I collapsed, was admitted to the ICU, and didn't wake up until, I think, the next day.
>
> But no one believes I didn't OD. The doctor said my tox screen was negative for tricyclics. How can this be?
>
> Thanks,
> CB

Hi CareBear,

Glad your OK!

Hears what I just read that may explain in its totality:

1. Most common side effects (tricyclics in general): Sedation and anticholinergic effects incuding blurred vision; disorientation;confusion; blood pressure changes.

2. Usual dose specific to Amitriptyline: starting dose for adult: 25mg 3xday.

Sounds like you took 4x the normal starting dose,not divided into 3 doses but all at once, with some side effects that could knock you out on their own!

Add to that a couple benzos...Glad your OK! Lesson learned I geuss.

All just mho of course.

~Jade


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