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Amitriptyline and paracetamol?

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amy75782
amy75782

Hi guys, I'm sure this is fine but I've got a headache and needed to take some paracetamol. I'm due to take my amitriptyline in an hour will this be okay or do you need to leave a few hours gap?

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  • steve84317
    steve84317 amy75782

    Posted

    I have taken paracetamol with amitriptylinebeen 2x10mg without any side effect. Cured my headache before sleep
  • christine26761
    christine26761 amy75782

    Posted

    I take Osteo Panadol 3 times a day recommended by many specialist..it's just paracetamol but slow release and a tad stronger...it's fine to take with Amitriptylene I've been doing it fir years now ...I have Fibro-Amitriptrilyne also quite bad arthritis-.Osteo Panadol...so specialists recommended it..it doesn't store up in your system...hope it helps.im in Australia so this will be on a different timeline...be blessed..I take bith at night around the same time too.:-) xxx
  • Sandy07
    Sandy07 amy75782

    Posted

    My pharmacist said its fine to use paracetamol or ibuprofen with amitriptyline xx
  • lauren38428
    lauren38428 amy75782

    Posted

    I've been told it's ok for that but don't overdo it. Try not to if you can help it
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