Amitriptilin

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Amitriptyline? Amitriptilin is a common misspelling of amitriptyline.

Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil^®) is a prescription depression medication. It belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants and appears to work by affecting several chemicals in the brain, including norepinephrine and serotonin. Studies show that amitriptyline may also be effective for certain "off-label" uses, such as treating ADHD or bulimia. Amitriptyline comes in tablet form and is available in six different strengths.

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