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Amitriptyline

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Padding=0 width='100%' border=0> ODYvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2></TD> vAlign=top width='100%' bgColor=#ffffff><B><BR>Our <B>Amitriptyline Main Article</B> provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Amitriptyline</B></TD></TRvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE> <B>Amitriptyline:</B> An antidepressant medication.

In some patients with depression, abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters may relate to the depression.

Amitriptyline elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in brain tissue.

Amitriptyline is also a sedative that is useful for depressed patients with insomnia, restlessness, and nervousness.

It is sometimes used to treat fibromyalgia and symptoms related to chronic pain.

Brand names are Elavil and Endep.

A generic version is available.

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