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: John should avoid drugs such as venlafaxine, amitriptyline or nortriptyline which raise blood pressure, and would be better suited to citalopram, escitalopram and paroxetine.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2025
The oral antidepressants analyzed were amitriptyline, bupropion, citalopram, desvenlafaxine, doxepin, duloxetine, escitalopram, fluoxetine, mirtazapine, nortriptyline, paroxetine, sertraline, trazodone, and venlafaxine.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2024
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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