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Does AMITRIPTYLINE Cause Dystonia? 85 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 85 reports of Dystonia have been filed in association with AMITRIPTYLINE (AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE). This represents 0.4% of all adverse event reports for AMITRIPTYLINE.

85
Reports of Dystonia with AMITRIPTYLINE
0.4%
of all AMITRIPTYLINE reports
9
Deaths
61
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Dystonia From AMITRIPTYLINE?

Of the 85 reports, 9 (10.6%) resulted in death, 61 (71.8%) required hospitalization, and 38 (44.7%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Dystonia Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Dystonia 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 Dystonia?

RISPERIDONE (1,293) ARIPIPRAZOLE (1,244) QUETIAPINE (1,147) OLANZAPINE (1,041) CARBIDOPA\LEVODOPA (888) PALIPERIDONE (728) CLOZAPINE (726) LURASIDONE (566) HALOPERIDOL (557) ZIPRASIDONE (489)

Which AMITRIPTYLINE Alternatives Have Lower Dystonia Risk?

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

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