Amitriptyline/Perphenazine Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Amitriptyline/Perphenazine may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Amitriptyline/Perphenazine - for the Consumer

Amitriptyline/Perphenazine

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Amitriptyline/Perphenazine:

Blurred vision; changes in color of cornea and lens; changes in menstrual cycle; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flushing; headache; lack of energy; loss of appetite; nausea; sleeplessness; stuffy nose; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; altered mental abilities, including lack of response to your surroundings; breast growth; changes in vision or other vision problems; chest pain; confusion; difficulty sleeping; difficulty speaking or swallowing; difficulty urinating; drooling from the mouth; excessive drowsiness; excessive hunger, thirst, or urination; fainting; feeling of irritability or hostility; fever; impulsive behavior or other unusual changes in behavior; inability to urinate; involuntary movements of tongue, face, mouth, or jaw, sometimes with involuntary movements of the arms and legs; loss of bladder control; mental or mood changes; muscle rigidness or stiffness; nightmares; panic attacks; rapid or irregular heartbeat; restlessness; ringing in the ears; severe nervousness or anxiety; severe restlessness; severe stomach pain; sore throat; suicidal thoughts; sweating; swelling of the legs and feet; tremors; uncoordinated movements; weakness in the arms or legs; worsening feelings of depression; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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