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About Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline is a type of medicine called a tricyclic antidepressant, which increases serotonin levels in your brain and helps elevate mood.

Although its main function is to serve as an antidepressant, it can also be used to treat conditions like migraine, sleep problems (insomnia), and nerve pain. Amitriptyline is available only by prescription. It is available in a generic formulation and under different brand names. The most common brand that manufactures this medicine is Elavil (Discontinued by FDA in 2000). Some other common brand names for this medicine are Endep and Vanatrip. 

Note: As with a number of other antidepressants including Prozac (fluoxetine) and Celexa (citalopram) FDA has issued a black box warning regarding the use of amitriptyline in adolescents and young adults (ages less than 24 years) due to increased risk of suicidal ideation and behavior. It’s especially important to review these medicines with one of our board-certified primary care physicians in these cases. 

Amitriptyline comes in two forms:

• Liquid

• Tablet

It's essential to always follow specific directions labeled on your prescription. They can change depending on the formulation and amount that you are given.

What to avoid while taking Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline has 670 drug interactions. Don’t change what you take without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. That includes other medications or supplements, as well as over-the-counter drugs. 

While certain medications should never be combined, other drugs may be given together in some circumstances. A doctor might need to adjust the dosage, or other safety measures could be required depending on the patient's clinical response.

Be sure to tell your doctor about all medications you take, including vitamins, supplements, and over-the-counter medications. Certain medications can cause potentially severe interactions with amitriptyline. Be especially sure to tell your doctor if you take any of the following:

• Monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)

• Quinidine

• Sertraline, fluoxetine, and paroxetine

• NSAIDs

• Arbutamine

• Neuroleptic drugs

• Disulfiram

• Blood thinners

• Anticholinergic drugs

• Thyroid supplements

• Certain drugs for high blood pressure

• Topiramate

• Antiplatelet drugs

• Cimetidine

• Medicines treating irritable bowel syndrome

The above list is not the complete list of medicines that can cause harmful effects if interacted with Amitriptyline, so always review your medication list with your doctor prior to starting. 

Alcohol With Amitriptyline

It is not recommended to drink alcohol while taking amitriptyline therapy. Both function as depressants, can cause intense drowsiness, and may even cause some patients to lose consciousness.