Amitriptyline

What Are The Uses Of Amitriptyline?

Amitriptyline is used for treating:

• Depression, mood changes
• Anxiety

Sometimes (though less commonly) it is also used for:

• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Bipolar disorder
• Migraines,
• Neuropathic pain

It is used in cases only where other medications do not work.

What Are The Side Effects Of Amitriptyline?

Some of the common side-effects include:

• Weight gain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Confusion
• Heart beat disturbance

What Are The Contraindications Of Amitriptyline?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Congestive heart failure, any heart problem, heart blockage, heart attack etc.
• Serious liver problem
• Breastfeeding