How should I take amitriptyline and perphenazine?
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in
larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on
your prescription label.
It may take a few weeks of using this medicine before your symptoms improve. For
best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do
not improve after 4 weeks of treatment.
To be sure this medication is not causing harmful effects, your blood will need to be
tested on a regular basis. Your kidney and liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss
any scheduled appointments.
If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking
amitriptyline and perphenazine. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.
Do not stop using amitriptyline and perphenazine suddenly, or you could have
unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your doctor about how to avoid withdrawal symptoms
when stopping the medication.
Store amitriptyline and perphenazine at room temperature away from moisture and
heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose,
skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this
medicine.
An overdose of amitriptyline and perphenazine can be fatal.
Overdose symptoms of an overdose may include uneven heartbeats, extreme drowsiness,
confusion, agitation, hallucinations, vomiting, feeling hot or cold, sweating, muscle stiffness,
feeling light-headed, fainting, seizure (convulsions), or coma.
What should I avoid while taking amitriptyline and perphenazine?
Do not drink alcohol while taking amitriptyline and perphenazine. This medication
can increase the effects of alcohol.
Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and
medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by amitriptyline and
perphenazine. Tell your doctor if you need to use any of these other medicines together with
amitriptyline and perphenazine.
Amitriptyline and perphenazine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking
or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds).
Perphenazine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a
sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
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