Tag: anticholinergic overload

Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Risk of Anticholinergic Overload

Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Risk of Anticholinergic Overload

Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload - especially in older adults. Learn the risks, signs, and safer alternatives.