- just wondering if anyone has hepatitis including changes in liver function (as seen in blood test) as a result of amiriptyline. I have just had a spell in hospital with bloods showing a problem with the liver. They kept asking "do you drink" "dont drink", which i rarely do and havent since xmas. Well was discharged with further tests due. Went to my own GP today, whom said yes they were exstreamly high. When i explained about the drink she agreed and said the antiviral meds (for reoccuring facial shingles) can cause hepatitis so i should stop them. When i was taking my amitriptyline i had a looked at enclosed leaflet and this also can rarely cause hepatitis as well, well i have taken it tonight. But will ring GP tmrw. Just wondering if anyone else has this side effect. Thank you Lou x