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.

Amitriptyline

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.

• Airways and lungs
  • Slowed, labored breathing
• Bladder and kidneys
  • Inability to urinate
  • Urinary hesitancy
• Eyes, ears, nose, and throat
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry mouth
  • Enlarged pupils
• Heart and blood
  • Low blood pressure
  • Irregular heart rate
  • Shock
• Nervous system
  • Agitation
  • Coma (sudden onset)
  • Convulsions (sudden onset)
  • Drowsiness
  • Hallucinations
  • Headache
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Muscle rigidity
  • Restlessness
  • Seizures
  • Stupor (lack of alertness)
  • Uncoordinated movement
• Stomach and intestines
  • Constipation
  • Increased appetite
  • Weight gain
  • Vomiting