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Brand Names:
Apo-amitriptyline, Elatrol, Elavil, Endep, Laroxyl, Saroten, Sarotex, Tryptizol
What is Amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant approved for the treatment of depression. Off label amitripyline is used for certain chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain and for prevention of migraine headaches.
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16 patients in the community are taking or have taken Amitriptyline.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | 25% |
| Insomnia | 4 | 25% |
| Anxiety | 3 | 18% |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) | 1 | 6% |
| Stiffness/spasticity | 1 | 6% |
| Depression | 1 | 6% |
| Excess saliva | 1 | 6% |
| Pain | 1 | 6% |
| Treat Parkinson's | 1 | 6% |
Based on the patients currently taking Amitriptyline.
How long current patients have been taking Amitriptyline or how long patients were taking Amitriptyline before stopping.
Results from 3 patient evaluations. See the overall results and all individual evaluations.
| Major | 100% | 1 |
|---|
Treat Parkinson's
| Severe | 0% | 0 |
|---|---|---|
| Moderate | 33% | 1 |
| Mild | 33% | 1 |
| None | 33% | 1 |
Top reported side-effects include: "Hangover effect", next day, makes me groggy durning the day, excessive sleepiness
Summary results are based on 3 individual responses. For more information, see overall results for Adherence, Burden and Cost.