what is amitriptyline used for primarily?!


Question: What is amitriptyline used for primarily?
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It is rarely if ever used as an antidepressant any more. It is however used as an atypical pain killer, a migraine prophylactic, and a muscle relaxant including for smooth muscle in IBS.

GP for more years than I care to remember



primarily an anti depressant but it also used in some neuropathic pain conditions



It is used as a muscle relaxant and a mild anti depressant



It is an old fashioned anti-depressant.




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