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Chlordiazepoxide/Amitriptyline

Chlordiazepoxide/Amitriptyline Side Effects

Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVPMichelle Nguyen, PharmD
Reviewed by Hope Chang, PharmD, AAHIVP, Michelle Nguyen, PharmD
Last reviewed on September 23, 2021

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Feeling drowsy or sleepy
  • Dizziness
  • Dry mouth
  • Constipation
  • Bloating
  • Blurry vision

Less Common Side Effects

  • Vivid dreams
  • Sexual dysfunction
  • Shakiness, tremor
  • Confusion
  • Congested or runny nose

Chlordiazepoxide/Amitriptyline serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Extreme sleepiness
  • Slowed breathing
  • Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
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The following Chlordiazepoxide/Amitriptyline side effects have also been reported

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Blurred vision or other changes in vision

confusion

constipation

difficulty in urinating

dizziness or lightheadedness

eye pain

fainting

irregular heartbeat

irritability

mental depression

nervousness

seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there

shakiness

talking, feeling, and acting with excitement

trouble in sleeping

Incidence not known

Actions that are out of control

chest pain or discomfort

decreased interest in sexual intercourse

false or unusual sense of well-being

fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat

inability to have or keep an erection

increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

increased interest in sexual intercourse

increased sensitivity to sunlight

loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance

pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back or neck

redness or other discoloration of skin

severe sunburn

shakiness and unsteady walk

skin rash

sore throat and fever

sweating

swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in males

swelling of the testicles

swelling or inflammation of the mouth

unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts

unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

Symptoms of overdose

Disorientation

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

headache

loss of consciousness

mood or other mental changes

seizures

trouble breathing, unusual tiredness or weakness

unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common

Bloating

clumsiness or unsteadiness

dryness of mouth or unpleasant taste

weight gain

Less common

Diarrhea

nausea or vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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Hope Chang is a freelance writer and content reviewer for GoodRx. She attended Howard University College of Pharmacy in Washington, D.C. and completed post-graduate residency training at the University of California, Davis Medical Center.
Michelle Nguyen, PharmD, has been a clinical pharmacist for 6 years (and counting). She has a diverse skill set within managed care pharmacy, specifically in the settings of a medical group, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and health plan.

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