Amitriptyline

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Amitriptyline helps relieve depression and pain. Amitriptyline is a medication used to treat various forms of depression, pain associated with the nerves (neuropathic pain), and to prevent migraine headaches. Amitriptyline is sometimes prescribed to help treat pain associated with cancer. In addition, it is sometimes prescribed for various types of chronic pain. ...

Side Effect:

Side effects, such as a dry mouth and drowsiness, may make it difficult to increase the dose in older adults. Bedtime dosing helps the patient sleep. Amitriptyline may increase appetite, cause weight gain, or produce an unpleasant taste in the mouth. It may also cause diarrhea, vomiting, or heartburn. Taking this medication with food may decrease digestive side effects.

Other less likely side effects include muscle tremors, nervousness, impaired sexual function, sweating, rash, itching, hair loss, ringing in the ears, or changes in the makeup of the patient's blood. ...

Precaution:

You should talk with your doctor prior to taking amitriptyline if you have:a recent history of heart attack; heart disease; seizures; difficulty passing urine; glaucoma; an irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia); kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure); liver disease, including liver failure or cirrhosis; a history of drug or alcohol abuse; any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your doctor know if you are:pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. ...