Amitriptyline is an interesting medication classified as a tricyclic antidepressant. Introduced in the 1950s, it has fallen somewhat out of favor as a mental illness treatment with the introduction of newer medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (NRIs), but it does still see some use in mental illness and is used in a staggeringly wide variety of other conditions.

Aside from the generic form it's possible to buy amitriptyline under a number of brand names, the most widely-recognized of which are Elavil, Amitrip, and Levate. The medication is used in patients of all ages, though dosage adjustments are necessary for the very young and very elderly.

The Innumerable Applications of Amitriptyline

Originally marketed as an antidepressant, this medication is still used in wide range of mental illnesses. Over the years it was found to be effective in a large number of other, unrelated conditions as well. Patients buy amitriptyline to treat:

• Depression
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Headaches, including migraines
• Tourette syndrome
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Schizophrenia
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic hiccups
• Parkinson's disease
• Neuropathic pain
• Chronic pain
• Internal cystitis
• Smoking cessation
• Various eating disorders
• Various mood disorders
• Various personality disorders
• Various anxiety disorders

And that's just a partial list of conditions this versatile medication is used in. It won't come as a surprise to most that a treatment used in such a wide range of conditions can produce an equally wide range of side effects---most of which are mild but some of which can be serious if the medication is misused---and can interact with a wide range of other drugs. Patients are strongly advised to discuss risks of this medication with a doctor before use, and make sure the doctor is aware of any other medical conditions or medications being taken.

Amitriptyline is often used in complex conditions that are further complicated with use of other medications. Dosage, frequency of doses, and duration of treatment will vary tremendously depending on many personal variables. This medication should not be used without individualized doctor instruction. Classic treatment is roughly as follows:

• In adults, treatment typically starts on 50 to 100 mg per day, with 75 mg per day being average. Children and elderly patients are usually started on 5 to 20 mg per day.
• Total dosage may be taken all at once or divided into up to 4 smaller doses taken throughout the day, depending on doctor instruction.
• Full effects will not be realized for 3 to 4 weeks. After that time, dosage may be adjusted in increments of 25 to 50 mg until desired results are achieved or 150 mg per day is reached. Doses of greater than 150 mg per day are unusual outside of hospital settings.
• Treatment may continue for as long as benefit is received and complications do not develop.
• If treatment is discontinued it should be gradually tapered off; abrupt cessation can produce withdrawal symptoms.

It is not uncommon for patients to develop tolerance to amitriptyline, which will increasingly reduce its effectiveness unless dosage is increased. If this happens the patient will likely be transitioned to a different medication; side effects become a concern at higher doses.

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