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Hypersensitivity syndrome caused by amitriptyline administration.

H J Milionis1, A Skopelitou, M S Elisaf

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Medical School, University of Ioannina, GR 451 10 Ioannina, Greece.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|May 29, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Amitriptyline, a common antidepressant, can cause severe hypersensitivity syndrome, a reaction affecting skin, liver, and blood. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this rare but serious side effect.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Pharmacology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Adverse cutaneous manifestations are frequent side effects of psychotropic medications.
  • Amitriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant, is known to cause various skin reactions, including rashes, hypersensitivity, and hyperpigmentation.
  • Hypersensitivity syndrome is a severe idiosyncratic drug reaction impacting multiple organ systems.