Antidepressants.Your doctor may prescribe tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amitriptyline (Elavil) or nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor). Some people gain weight and feel very tired when they take these. TCAs can also cause severe problems if you have heart disease or are pregnant. Research suggest...
Additionally, nervepain medications(gabapentin and pregabalin) can be used inolder persons, with caution to dose andkidney function. Newer antidepressants (duloxetine) more so than older ones (nortriptyline) can help with spine-related pain, with attention to possible sedation and dizziness. Somemuscle...
Mental health problems, history of or Stomach problems or Thyroid problems or Trouble urinating—Use with caution. May increase risk for more serious side effects. Asthma, acute or severe or Cough, chronic or persistent or Paralytic ileus (bowels stop working and may be blocked), known or suspe...