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Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose


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Definition

Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a type of prescription medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline hydrochloride overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.

This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.


Alternative Names

Elavil overdose; Adepril overdose; Endep overdose; Enovil overdose; Trepiline overdose


Poisonous Ingredient

Amitriptyline


Where Found

Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a prescription medication. Brands include:

  • Adepril
  • Amitid
  • Amitril
  • Elavil
  • Emitrip
  • Endep
  • Enovil
  • Trepiline
  • Tryptanol
  • Vanatrip

Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.



Review Date: 01/19/2010
Reviewed By: Jacob L. Heller, MD, MHA, Emergency Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).




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