Initially, before starting any mediational drug it is our responsibility to consult our healthcare provider, in order to consume the correct dose and salt of the medicine.
Some drugs may have life withdrawal effects on an individual while consumed with amitriptyline, it is necessary to avoid MAO inhibitors, which are as follows:
- Isocarboxazid
- Linezolid
- Methylene blue injection
- Phenelzine
- Rasagiline
- Selegiline also known as Tranylcypromine.
Consuming amitriptyline with drugs, which can make you feel sleepy. Consult a doctor before you consume amitriptyline with:
- A sleeping pill
- Narcotic pain medications
- Muscle relaxants
- Medicine for anxiety, depression and seizures
- Medicine for allergy and cold
- Medicine used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease;
- Medicines used in the treatment stomach problems, motion sickness, or irritable bowel syndrome
- Medicine to treat overactive bladder
- Asthma medication.
Definition of Amitriptyline
It is a medicational drug, which is used for the treatment of depression and can be used off-label in treatment of symptoms such as of anxiety and depression sometimes.
This specially designed medicine for depression belongs to the drug class of Tricyclic Antidepressants. The drug was approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the US for use on April 7, 1961.
Mechanism of Amitriptyline
This prescription only drug operates by increasing the number of chemical messengers in the brain (norepinephrine and serotonin) of an individual and elevates the mood.
Effectiveness of Amitriptyline in Patients
Amitriptyline is effective for managing depression, chronic pain, and anxiety, but side effects and individual responses vary.
Patients response to Amitriptyline
Generally, patients’ who are consuming amitriptyline may experience relief from depression or pain, while others may have side effects or less benefit.