What is Amitriptyline?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: AmitriptylineBrand:
Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant used for the treatment of depression. It may also be used for certain chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain and for prevention of migraine headaches.
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How do members experience Amitriptyline?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 1,229 | 757 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1,102 | 654 | |
| Pain | 1,063 | 635 | |
| Peripheral neuropathy | 742 | 98 | |
| Spinal cord injury | 241 | 6 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 185 | |
| Weight gain | 128 | |
| Drowsiness | 97 | |
| Sleepiness | 63 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 51 | |
| Grogginess | 51 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 287 | |
| Moderate | 431 | |
| Mild | 580 | |
| None | 771 |
Member evaluations
sewjazzy1
evaluated on Dec 19, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: None
- Side effects: Severe
babybunny
evaluated on Sep 03, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for emotional lability: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
idasek
evaluated on Aug 30, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for mild depression: Moderate
- Side effects: None
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