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...
Joint pain Suicidal Thoughts or Actions. Amitriptyline or other antidepressants may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions in a small number of children, teenagers, or young adults in the first few months of taking the medicine or when the dose is changed. Depression or other serious...
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...