Drug Details
Generic Name:
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA)
Forms:
Tablet
Administration:
By mouth
Therapeutic Uses:
Major depressive disorder
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Amitriptyline Drug Class
Amitriptyline (ah-mee-trip-tuh-leen) is a tricyclic antidepressant.
Amitriptyline Age Range
Amitriptyline is approved for use in adults and children over the age of 12 years. People younger than 18 years of age are not usually prescribed this medicine. However, in some cases a doctor may prescribe amitriptyline to treat a child’s condition.
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