amitriptyline

amitriptyline
am·i·trip·ty·line .am-ə-'trip-tə-.lēn n a tricyclic antidepressant drug that is administered in the form of its hydrochloride C20H23N·HCl and has been used to treat migraine headaches and neuropathic pain as well as depression

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n.
a tricyclic antidepressant drug that has a mild tranquillizing action. Common side-effects include drowsiness, dizziness, numbness, and tingling of limbs. Trade names: Elavil, Lentizol.

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