Poisoning from an overdose of amitriptyline hydrochloride.

Alternative Names

Elavil; Adepril; Endep; Enovil; Trepiline

Expectations (prognosis)

A serious overdose of this drug almost always requires hospital care. The amount swallowed and time before appropriate therapy is initiated usually determines final outcome. Patients have died as late as 72 hours after ingesting an overdose. The sooner therapy is applied, the greater chance of a positive outcome.