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A 65-year-old woman is started on amitriptyline 10mg at night for neuropathic pain. She has a history of hypertension treated with ramipril and amlodipine, and type 2 diabetes treated with metformin. Which of the following potential side effects should she be specifically warned about when starting amitriptyline?

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