amitriptyline
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of amitriptyline
Perhaps ami(no)- + trypt(ophan) + (meth)yl + -ine 2
Example Sentences
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Dr Toby Pillinger says: Sarah should have an antidepressant that avoids weight gain, such as agomelatine, sertraline or venlafaxine rather than amitriptyline or mirtazapine which are more likely to increase weight.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2025
The results, published today in The Lancet, showed that patients taking amitriptyline were almost twice as likely to report an overall improvement in symptoms as those taking a placebo.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2023
The first three “might be considered first choice” by doctors, they write, although the two most effective drugs – amitriptyline and venlafaxine – might still be first choice for severe depression.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 21, 2018
Others have used low doses of tricyclic antidepressants, such as amitriptyline to treat chronic pain.
From US News ● May 24, 2016
I take amitriptyline at night to help me sleep.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 1, 2012
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