Can amitriptyline cause dry mouth? What are the effects of abruptly stopping of this medication?
• A: Amitriptyline (Elavil) is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant medication. Amitriptyline is approved for the treatment of depression. According to medical references, xerostomia or dry mouth is a possible side effect reported by studied patients taking amitriptyline. If you believe that you are experiencing a side effect from your medication, talk with your physician. Do not stop taking or change the dose of your medication without talking to your physician first. It is important to take your medication exactly as prescribed by your physician. If you are considering stopping the medication, talk with your physician prior to doing so. Your physician can determine if stopping the medication is appropriate for you or not and will give you specific directions on how to stop the medication and if another medication needs to be started.
