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Amitriptyline Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
Apo-amitriptyline, Elatrol, Elavil, Endep, Laroxyl, Saroten, Sarotex, Tryptizol
What is Amitriptyline? Amitriptyline is a tricyclic antidepressant approved for the treatment of depression. Off label amitripyline is used for certain chronic and neuropathic (nerve) pain and for prevention of migraine headaches.
See more information, including instructions, precautions, side effects, and interactions.
Reasons Taken
7 patients in the community are taking or have taken Amitriptyline.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 2 | 28% |
| Depression | 2 | 28% |
| Insomnia | 1 | 14% |
| General health | 1 | 14% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Amitriptyline.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Amitriptyline or how long patients were taking Amitriptyline before stopping.
Currently taking Amitriptyline
Stopped taking Amitriptyline
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |  |