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Compare AMITRIPTYLINE HCL (Amitriptyline HCL) and AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Amitriptyline Hydrochloride) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Amitriptyline HCL · Tricyclic Antidepressant
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Amitriptyline Hydrochloride, Elavil · Tricyclic Antidepressant
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Based on 18 Reddit discussions
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
44%
positive
9 threads
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
33%
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9 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
9 Reddit threads analysed for AMITRIPTYLINE HCL
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
1
Avg Post Score
5 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
Threads directly comparing AMITRIPTYLINE HCL to other medications
37 male. 275lbs. **i was diagnosed with ADD/ADHD and Depression** at a really young age. started taking ritilan and wellbutrin around 12yrs old. stopped taking them in college, because i'm an idiot. started taking wellbutrin again around 32yrs. (**Bupropion HCL XL 300MG** once daily at night) i'm a
Sex: F Age: 21 Ht & wt: 135lbs 5’7” Non-smoker, rarely drinks Past medical hx: Septic Shock, disseminated histoplasmosis, large gastric ulcer that hemorrhaged and caused a GI bleed in November, DIC acute kidney failure and a current AKI, acute liver failure, pericarditis with tamponade, and bila
24yo Male of East Asian descent currently residing in the Netherlands, 172 cm, 70 kg. Have suffered from unexplained continuous neuropathic pain for over >3 years and refractory depression since I was 18. Jabbing, numbing kind of pain that started in my right temple (somewhat numb to touch) and
I’ve been tracking my blood pressure at my doctors request due to having symptoms of Dysautonomia. My blood pressure and heart rate take a notable upswing upon standing and are within a normal range while supine. My symptoms include near syncope, extreme nausea and vomiting, speech and neurological
I am in a monitoring program. They randomly test for all the major drugs and various metabolites of those drugs. For this reason, they restrict certain things, unless the participant has a prescription from their provider. One of those restricted drugs is Dextromethorphan. The medication I have been
• Age: 21 • Sex: Female • Height: 5'3" • Weight: 116 lb • Race: Caucasian • Duration of complaint: Several months, then got it controlled, secondary duration today • Location (Geographic and on body): Chest • Any existing relevant medical issues (if any): Anxiety(?) • Current medications (if any): O
(I apologize for how long this post is) I am F27, 5’0, (120lbs? I think, I’m not sure tbh) who has been battling depression for the past 7 years now. I do not do drugs, don't smoke, and very rarely drink.I am currently daily taking **225mg venlafaxine** (Brand Name: Effexor XR), **54mg methylphenida
Age: 61 Sex: Female Height: 5'5" Weight: 185 Race: Caucasian Primary complaint: Intermittent altered mental status with paranoid delusions and mania Pre-existing conditions: Multiple myeloma (Diagnosed and receiving treatment since February 2021). All of her tests have been great. Her anemia has re
I’ve asked doctors in a seizure clinic about this, including one who was treating me for migraines, as well as my PCP and I’ve been ignored by one doctor while the others had no answers for me. I’ve never been referred for testing for this specific issue. For the most part it doesn’t really interfer
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9 Reddit threads analysed for AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
2 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
My mother (50f) has been a victim of a headache for the past 4 days. This had come right adter we had eaten dinner at a relitive’s place and just as we were about to leave she had a very heavy headache along with which she was vomiting. Originally it was belived to be food poisining but this headach
Hello there, I'm Indian, 18 years, Male, 5'11,75 kg. Presently, a psychiatrist has diagnosed me with psychogenic headache. The medications are as follows: Morning: Armodafinil tablet 50mg, Citocoline tablet 500mg Night: Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 10mg (All are after taking breakfast or dinner) Apa
21F - Smokes cannabis frequently - Infrequent drinker - Canada Amitriptyline - For anxiety and migraines - 12.5mg (doc advised to cut 25mg in half w pill cutter) taken one before bed. Doc also advised this so that I could slowly get off of them and be transferred to propranolol hydrochloride 20mg
Age/sex: 21F (trans man, he/him pronouns) Height: 169cm Weight: 78kg Race: Caucasian Primary complaint: Weird sound while coughing Duration: unsure, at least 6 months Existing medical issues: MS, asthma Current medications (daily dose): amitriptyline (20mg), baclofen (50mg), fexofenadine hydrochlori
79F 102lbs 5.1 Japanese I have been suffering from a "banging in my head originating from inside my skull" which has progressively gotten worse for the last 5 years. It's localized on the right side of her skull above her ear the size of her hand. For several years, the syndrome is 24/7, especially
24M, 6'1", 150lbs, Jewish - Caucasian Primary Complaint: right leg - lateral numbing of foot (pinky toe and lateral side of sole of foot are very numb), worsening sciatic pain, unable to sit for more than a few minutes before pain becomes unbearable (pins and needles also occur in lower leg). Intens
Hello,I am a 45 year old female who has suffered from migraines most of her life.I recently started Amitriptyline Hydrochloride 25 and my eye has started twitching a lot.Could this be a normal side effect.I also suffer from insomnia.
I (39F) take 75mg of amitriptyline daily for vestibular migraines. I also have seasonal allergies but rarely take anything for them. They are really bad today and I automatically took 2 Kirkland cold and sinus pills (2x 30mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and 200mg ibuprofen) and a Kirkland 5mg daily
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Both AMITRIPTYLINE HCL and AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE belong to the Tricyclic Antidepressant class. While they share a similar mechanism of action, differences in pharmacokinetics, dosing, and side effect profiles may make one more suitable than the other for individual patients.
AMITRIPTYLINE HCL carries 4 FDA warnings. AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE carries 4 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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