Amitriptyline is commonly used to treatdepression. Amitriptyline may also be used for other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider. How does amitriptyline work (mechanism of action)? Amitriptyline is an antidepressant that belongs to a group of medicines called tricyclic antidepressants (TC...
Clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic function, concomitant dis...
Amitriptyline is approved for the treatment of depression but is used off-label for a number of conditions, including insomnia, pain, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, it also causes many side effects that turn people away, such as sleepiness, weight gain, and impaired immune and s...