Amitriptyline is an antidepressant and tricyclic medicine which can cause some serious side effects if not used properly or according to the doctor’s prescription. There are a lot of people who come across Amitriptyline side effects which is a result of prolonged used of the medication and also high dosage in order to get instant relief which leads to side effects and various harmful reactions. You need to stop taking Amitriptyline if you come across following side effects and in fact it becomes important to seek medical care to avoid any complications in the end. Some of the major Amitriptyline side effects include allergic reactions that can lead to difficulty in breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue or hives. Following are some of the serious side effects of the medication

1. Seizures
2. A fast or irregular heartbeat
3. A heart attack
4. High blood pressure (blurred vision, headache)
5. Difficulty urinating
6. Fever with increased sweating, muscle stiffness or severe muscle weakness.