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  2. Amitriptyline - Wikipedia

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    Amitriptyline is effective for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome; however, because of its side effects, it should be reserved for select patients for whom other agents do not work. [41] [42] [43] There is insufficient evidence to support its use for abdominal pain in children with functional gastrointestinal disorders. [44]

  3. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Wikipedia

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    They showed that "In terms of efficacy, all antidepressants were more effective than placebo, with odds ratios (ORs) ranging between 2.13 (95% credible interval [CrI] 1.89–2.41) for amitriptyline and 1.37 (1.16–1.63) for reboxetine." [16] The odds ratios were specifically in terms of response rates (≥50% reduction in observer-rated ...

  4. Tricyclic antidepressant - Wikipedia

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    The TCAs are used primarily in the clinical treatment of mood disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD), dysthymia, and treatment-resistant variants. They are also used in the treatment of a number of other medical disorders, including cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and anxiety disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social phobia (SP) also known as social anxiety ...

  5. Your Guide to the 6 Most Common Types of Depression ... - AOL

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    Amitriptyline, sold under the name Elavil, is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression, especially when other medications aren’t effective. It’s also used to treat certain forms of ...

  6. What's the most effective way to treat shingles? Can it be ...

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    Elavil (amitriptyline). Pamelor or Aventyl (nortriptyline). ... These are best used within the first three days of noticing your rash, though they may still work well during the first seven days ...

  7. Nortriptyline - Wikipedia

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    Nortriptyline is an active metabolite of amitriptyline by demethylation in the liver. Chemically, it is a secondary amine dibenzocycloheptene and pharmacologically it is classed as a first-generation antidepressant. [36] Nortriptyline may also have a sleep-improving effect due to antagonism of the H 1 and 5-HT 2A receptors. [37]

  8. Insomnia: What Exactly Is It & How Do I Treat It? - AOL

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    Preparing for a big work presentation. Having a rocky period in a relationship. Dealing with a short-term illness. This type of insomnia often happens due to a specific stressor that crops up in ...

  9. Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressant

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    Chemical structure of the prototypical NaSSA mirtazapine (original brand name Remeron). Noradrenergic and specific serotonergic antidepressants (NaSSAs) are a class of psychiatric drugs used primarily as antidepressants. [1]