Category C—A case-control study showed ∅ ↑ congenital malformations with 1st trimester use & a review (n=209) showed ∅ assoc with congenital malformations or developmental delay.
RID 1.9-2.8%
Avoid due to its anticholinergicity and high sedation, especially when combining with other CNS depressants and/or anticholingerics. Caution regarding orthostatic hypotension (fall risk!). Can impair cognition.
2019 BEE℞S Recommendation: Avoid. Highly anticholinergic, sedating, and cause orthostatic hypotension.
No dosage adjustment necessary.
All TCAs are hepatically metabolzed, highly protein bound and will accumulate, and associated with ↑ LFTs. Especially sedating TCAs (e.g. amitriptyline) should be avoided.
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