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Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause Depression? 749 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 749 reports of Depression have been filed in association with AMITRIPTYLINE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 3.7% of all adverse event reports for AMITRIPTYLINE.

749
Reports of Depression with AMITRIPTYLINE
3.7%
of all AMITRIPTYLINE reports
24
Deaths
195
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Depression From AMITRIPTYLINE?

Of the 749 reports, 24 (3.2%) resulted in death, 195 (26.0%) required hospitalization, and 79 (10.5%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Depression Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Depression is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for AMITRIPTYLINE.

What Other Side Effects Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause?

Toxicity to various agents (3,001) Drug ineffective (2,344) Completed suicide (1,678) Off label use (1,588) Pain (1,300) Fall (1,216) Hypotension (1,205) Drug abuse (1,116) Dizziness (1,041) Constipation (1,035)

What Other Drugs Cause Depression?

OXYCODONE (6,871) ADALIMUMAB (6,340) APREMILAST (5,129) ACETAMINOPHEN\OXYCODONE (4,035) ACETAMINOPHEN\HYDROCODONE (3,699) METHOTREXATE (3,577) ETANERCEPT (3,538) LEVONORGESTREL (3,529) MORPHINE (3,280) PREDNISONE (3,211)

Which AMITRIPTYLINE Alternatives Have Lower Depression Risk?

AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMITRIPTYLINE\PERPHENAZINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMIVANTAMAB-VMJW AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE AMITRIPTYLINE vs AMLODIPINE BESILATE

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