PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet)
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PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet)
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (By mouth)
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
Duo-Vil 2-25, Duo-Vil 2-10
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Amitriptyline (a-mee-TRIP-ti-leen), Perphenazine (per-FEN-a-zeen) Treats anxiety and depression.
When To Not Use PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to perphenazine, Compazine®, Mellaril®, amitriptyline (Elavil®), or other antidepressants. This medicine should not be taken with monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (Marplan®, Nardil®, Parnate®).
How Should You Use PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Tablet
- Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
- You may take your tablets with food to avoid stomach upset. If a dose is missed:
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time (within 2 hours) for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule.
- You should not use two doses at the same time.
Proper PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Avoid drinking alcohol.
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking drugs that can make you sleepy such as cold or allergy medicine, sedative, or pain killers.
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine if you have heart disease, liver disease, epilepsy, glaucoma, or any other medical problem.
- While taking this medicine, avoid becoming overheated during exercise and hot weather; it can result in heat stroke. Don't stay out in the sun too long.
- This medicine may cause drowsiness. Be careful when driving a car or operating heavy machines.
- There is a risk of side effects that include muscle spasms, twitching in the face and body, and uncontrolled tongue or jaw movement. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
- If you have been taking this medicine for a long time or in large doses, ask your doctor before you stop taking the medicine. You may need to take less and less before stopping completely.
PERPHENAZINE/AMITRIPTYLINE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Irregular heartbeat
- Trouble breathing
- Loss of bladder control
- Uncontrollable movement of the tongue, cheeks, jaw, or arms
- Seizures
- Fever, severe muscle stiffness
- Skin rash, itching, swelling
- Unusual bleeding or bruising If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Dizziness or drowsiness
- Dry mouth, stuffy nose
- Difficulty having sex
- Constipation
