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Taking Amitriptyline And Lipofen. Having Sore Mouth. Side Effect?
Question: I started taking 25mg of Amitriptyline and 150mg Lipofen about 10 days ago and now I have a painful sore in the roof of my mouth... which would you suspect to be the culprit to cause this type of side affect? I am male 52 wt 209 and this is the only prescription meds I take + some otc fish oil / Omega something.....
Brief Answer:
Adverse effect of Amitriptyline
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Delighted to be able to help.
A very frequent side effect of amitriptyline is dry mouth which favors the appearance of sores. Amitriptyline is a medication with antidepressant, sedative action and also effective for neuropathic pain.
What is the condition for which you are taking amitriptyline?
Knowing the condition helps to recommend a drug to replace amitriptyline.
Regards,
Adverse effect of Amitriptyline
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Delighted to be able to help.
A very frequent side effect of amitriptyline is dry mouth which favors the appearance of sores. Amitriptyline is a medication with antidepressant, sedative action and also effective for neuropathic pain.
What is the condition for which you are taking amitriptyline?
Knowing the condition helps to recommend a drug to replace amitriptyline.
Regards,
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