🕷️ Crawler Inspector

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Direct Parameter Lookup

Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 143 (from laksa064)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa143.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19457-amitriptyline-tablets\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/19457-amitriptyline-tablets\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/19457-amitriptyline-tablets","crawl_time":1775918786,"first_indexed_time":1562169850,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,clevelandclinic!my,\/health\/drugs\/19457-amitriptyline-tablets s443","src_root_hash":"9889140825964526943","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Amitriptyline: Uses & Side Effects","meta_descriptions":["Amitriptyline is a medication that treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"What is this medication?\nAMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).\nAdvertisement\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services.\nPolicy\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip\nWhat should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\nAsthma, trouble breathing\nBipolar disorder or schizophrenia\nDifficulty passing urine, prostate trouble\nFrequently drink alcohol\nGlaucoma\nHeart disease or previous heart attack\nLiver disease\nSeizures\nSuicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member\nThyroid disease\nAn unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\nPregnant or trying to get pregnant\nBreastfeeding\nHow should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen.\nA special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.\nTalk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\nAdvertisement\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\nWhat if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\nWhat may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\nArsenic trioxide\nCertain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions\nCisapride\nDroperidol\nHalofantrine\nLinezolid\nMAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\nMethylene blue\nOther medications for mental depression\nPhenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine\nPimozide\nProbucol\nProcarbazine\nSparfloxacin\nSt. John's Wort\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\nAtropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others\nBarbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital\nCimetidine\nDisulfiram\nEthchlorvynol\nThyroid hormones such as levothyroxine\nZiprasidone\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\nWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.\nPatients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team.\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\nDo not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.\nYour mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.\nAdvertisement\nThis medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.\nThis medication can cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team.\nThis medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.\nWhat side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?\nSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:\nAllergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat\nHeart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing\nIrritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome\nSudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss\nThoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):\nAdvertisement\nChange in sex drive or performance\nConstipation\nDizziness\nDrowsiness\nDry mouth\nTremors or shaking\nWeight gain\nThis list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\nWhere should I keep my medication?\nKeep out of the reach of children and pets.\nStore at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.\nNOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.\nAdvertisement","attrs_markdown":"![](https:\/\/zdbb.net\/l\/Dnl1wmWs8xCCpvWNCt9Egf\/?w=16&q=75)\n\nLocations:\n\n[Abu Dhabi](https:\/\/www.clevelandclinicabudhabi.ae\/en)\\|[Canada](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/canada)\\|[Florida](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/florida)\\|[London](https:\/\/clevelandcliniclondon.uk\/)\\|[Nevada](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations\/nevada)\\|[Ohio](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\\|\n\n![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-left-16.59910877.svg?w=32&q=75)![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-right-32.dd7ce4e5.svg?w=64&q=75)\n\n[855\\.733.3712](tel:8557333712)\\|[MyChart](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/online-services\/mychart)\\|[Need Help?](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/help)\\|[Careers](https:\/\/jobs.clevelandclinic.org\/)\\|[Donate Now](https:\/\/give.ccf.org\/give\/187824#!\/donation\/checkout)\\|\n\n![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-left-16.59910877.svg?w=32&q=75)![Gray gradient](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/gray-gradient-right-32.dd7ce4e5.svg?w=64&q=75)\n\n[![Cleveland Clinic logo](https:\/\/assets.clevelandclinic.org\/transform\/1bc1ff31-3cbc-4976-9ddf-9bc85e0877eb\/Cleveland-Clinic-Logo-Web?w=3840&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\n\n[Find a Provider](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/providers)[Locations and Directions](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations)[Services](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services)[Patients and Visitors](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients)[Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\n\n- [Find a Provider](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/providers)\n- [Locations and Directions](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/locations)\n- [Services](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/services)\n- [Patients and Visitors](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients)\n- [Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\n\n[![Search](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/LondonGreenSearchIcon.6d7e718f.svg?w=64&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/search)\n\nMenu\n\n[![Search](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/_next\/static\/media\/LondonGreenSearchIcon.6d7e718f.svg?w=64&q=75)](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/search)[Appointments](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/patients\/information\/access)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/)\/\n\n[Health Library](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health)\/\n\n[Drugs, Devices & Supplements](https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs)\/\n\nAmitriptyline Tablets\n\nAdvertisement\n\nAdvertisement\n# Amitriptyline Tablets\nAmitriptyline is a medication that treats depression. It works by increasing the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in your brain. These hormones help regulate your mood. Brand names for this medication include Elavil® and Vanatrip®.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\n### What is this medication?\nAMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\n\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip\n\n### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n\n- Asthma, trouble breathing\n- Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia\n- Difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble\n- Frequently drink alcohol\n- Glaucoma\n- Heart disease or previous heart attack\n- Liver disease\n- Seizures\n- Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member\n- Thyroid disease\n- An unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n- Breastfeeding\n### How should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen.\n\nA special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.\n\nTalk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\n\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\n\n### What if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\n\n### What may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\n\n- Arsenic trioxide\n- Certain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions\n- Cisapride\n- Droperidol\n- Halofantrine\n- Linezolid\n- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\n- Methylene blue\n- Other medications for mental depression\n- Phenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine\n- Pimozide\n- Probucol\n- Procarbazine\n- Sparfloxacin\n- St. John's Wort\n\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\n\n- Atropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others\n- Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital\n- Cimetidine\n- Disulfiram\n- Ethchlorvynol\n- Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine\n- Ziprasidone\n\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\n\n### What should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.\n\nPatients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team.\n\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\n\nDo not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.\n\nYour mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.\n\nThis medication can cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team.\n\nThis medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths.\n\n### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?\nSide effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:\n\n- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat\n- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing\n- Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome\n- Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss\n- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression\n\nSide effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):\n\nAdvertisement\n\n- Change in sex drive or performance\n- Constipation\n- Dizziness\n- Drowsiness\n- Dry mouth\n- Tremors or shaking\n- Weight gain\n\nThis list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.\n\n### Where should I keep my medication?\nKeep out of the reach of children and pets.\n\nStore at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.\n\nNOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. 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All Rights Reserved.","attrs_readable_markdown":"### What is this medication?\nAMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs).\n\nAdvertisement\n\nCleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/advertising)\n\nThis medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.\n\nCOMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip\n\n### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?\nThey need to know if you have any of these conditions:\n\n- Asthma, trouble breathing\n- Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia\n- Difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble\n- Frequently drink alcohol\n- Glaucoma\n- Heart disease or previous heart attack\n- Liver disease\n- Seizures\n- Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member\n- Thyroid disease\n- An unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives\n- Pregnant or trying to get pregnant\n- Breastfeeding\n### How should I use this medication?\nTake this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen.\n\nA special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time.\n\nTalk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nOverdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.\n\nNOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.\n\n### What if I miss a dose?\nIf you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.\n\n### What may interact with this medication?\nDo not take this medication with any of the following:\n\n- Arsenic trioxide\n- Certain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions\n- Cisapride\n- Droperidol\n- Halofantrine\n- Linezolid\n- MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate\n- Methylene blue\n- Other medications for mental depression\n- Phenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine\n- Pimozide\n- Probucol\n- Procarbazine\n- Sparfloxacin\n- St. John's Wort\n\nThis medication may also interact with the following:\n\n- Atropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others\n- Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital\n- Cimetidine\n- Disulfiram\n- Ethchlorvynol\n- Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine\n- Ziprasidone\n\nThis list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.\n\n### What should I watch for while using this medication?\nVisit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.\n\nPatients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team.\n\nThis medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.\n\nDo not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects.\n\nYour mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe.\n\nAdvertisement\n\nThis medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. 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Boilerpipe Text	What is this medication? AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Policy This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: Asthma, trouble breathing Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia Difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble Frequently drink alcohol Glaucoma Heart disease or previous heart attack Liver disease Seizures Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member Thyroid disease An unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives Pregnant or trying to get pregnant Breastfeeding How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Advertisement Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: Arsenic trioxide Certain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions Cisapride Droperidol Halofantrine Linezolid MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate Methylene blue Other medications for mental depression Phenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine Pimozide Probucol Procarbazine Sparfloxacin St. John's Wort This medication may also interact with the following: Atropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital Cimetidine Disulfiram Ethchlorvynol Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine Ziprasidone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse. Patients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. Advertisement This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medication can cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team. This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement Change in sex drive or performance Constipation Dizziness Drowsiness Dry mouth Tremors or shaking Weight gain This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date. NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Advertisement
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[Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip ### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - Asthma, trouble breathing - Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia - Difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble - Frequently drink alcohol - Glaucoma - Heart disease or previous heart attack - Liver disease - Seizures - Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member - Thyroid disease - An unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives - Pregnant or trying to get pregnant - Breastfeeding ### How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Advertisement Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. ### What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. ### What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: - Arsenic trioxide - Certain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions - Cisapride - Droperidol - Halofantrine - Linezolid - MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate - Methylene blue - Other medications for mental depression - Phenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine - Pimozide - Probucol - Procarbazine - Sparfloxacin - St. John's Wort This medication may also interact with the following: - Atropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others - Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital - Cimetidine - Disulfiram - Ethchlorvynol - Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine - Ziprasidone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. ### What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse. Patients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. Advertisement This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medication can cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team. This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths. ### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: - Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat - Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing - Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome - Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss - Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement - Change in sex drive or performance - Constipation - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Dry mouth - Tremors or shaking - Weight gain This list may not describe all possible side effects. 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Readable Markdown	### What is this medication? AMITRIPTYLINE (a mee TRIP ti leen) treats depression. It increases the amount of serotonin and norepinephrine in the brain, substances that help regulate mood. It belongs to a group of medications called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs). Advertisement Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. [Policy](https://health.clevelandclinic.org/advertising) This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Elavil, Vanatrip ### What should I tell my care team before I take this medication? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: - Asthma, trouble breathing - Bipolar disorder or schizophrenia - Difficulty passing urine, prostate trouble - Frequently drink alcohol - Glaucoma - Heart disease or previous heart attack - Liver disease - Seizures - Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member - Thyroid disease - An unusual or allergic reaction to amitriptyline, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives - Pregnant or trying to get pregnant - Breastfeeding ### How should I use this medication? Take this medication by mouth with a drink of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You can take the tablets with or without food. Take your medication at regular intervals. Do not take it more often than directed. Do not stop taking this medication suddenly except upon the advice of your care team. Stopping this medication too quickly may cause serious side effects or your condition may worsen. A special MedGuide will be given to you by the pharmacist with each prescription and refill. Be sure to read this information carefully each time. Talk to your care team regarding the use of this medication in children. Special care may be needed. Advertisement Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others. ### What if I miss a dose? If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. ### What may interact with this medication? Do not take this medication with any of the following: - Arsenic trioxide - Certain medications used to regulate abnormal heartbeat or to treat other heart conditions - Cisapride - Droperidol - Halofantrine - Linezolid - MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate - Methylene blue - Other medications for mental depression - Phenothiazines like perphenazine, thioridazine and chlorpromazine - Pimozide - Probucol - Procarbazine - Sparfloxacin - St. John's Wort This medication may also interact with the following: - Atropine and related medications like hyoscyamine, scopolamine, tolterodine and others - Barbiturate medications for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital - Cimetidine - Disulfiram - Ethchlorvynol - Thyroid hormones such as levothyroxine - Ziprasidone This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. ### What should I watch for while using this medication? Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. It may take several weeks to see the full effects of this medication, and it is important to continue your treatment as prescribed by your care team. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not get better or if they get worse. Patients and their families should watch out for new or worsening thoughts of suicide or depression. Also watch out for sudden changes in feelings such as feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not being able to sleep. If this happens, especially at the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose, call your care team. This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects. Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or allergies while you are taking this medication without asking your care team for advice. Some ingredients can increase possible side effects. Your mouth may get dry. Chewing sugarless gum or sucking hard candy and drinking plenty of water may help. Contact your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. Advertisement This medication may cause dry eyes and blurred vision. If you wear contact lenses, you may feel some discomfort. Lubricating eye drops may help. See your care team if the problem does not go away or is severe. This medication can cause constipation. If you do not have a bowel movement for 3 days, call your care team. This medication can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps, tanning beds, or tanning booths. ### What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication? Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: - Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat - Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing - Irritability, confusion, fast or irregular heartbeat, muscle stiffness, twitching muscles, sweating, high fever, seizure, chills, vomiting, diarrhea, which may be signs of serotonin syndrome - Sudden eye pain or change in vision such as blurry vision, seeing halos around lights, vision loss - Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Advertisement - Change in sex drive or performance - Constipation - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Dry mouth - Tremors or shaking - Weight gain This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. ### Where should I keep my medication? Keep out of the reach of children and pets. Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date. NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. Advertisement
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