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 Amitriptyline? Amitryptiline is a common misspelling of amitriptyline.
 
Amitriptyline hydrochloride (Elavil®) is a prescription drug licensed to treat depression. The medicine is part of a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Besides treating depression, amitriptyline is also used "off-label" to treat a number of conditions, including ADHD, bulimia, and fibromyalgia. Amitriptyline tablets are available in the following six strengths: 10 mg, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, and 150 mg. Seek medical attention immediately if you happen to overdose on amitriptyline. Symptoms of an amitriptyline overdose can include restlessness, confusion, seizures, and very low blood pressure (hypotension).
 
(Click Amitriptyline for more detail on amitriptyline, including its uses, side effects, and general dosing guidelines -- as well as some conditions you should tell your healthcare provider about before taking the medication.)
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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