Q: What are symptoms of the swine flu? A: Swine flu symptoms are similar to those of the regular flu: fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people have reported more gastrointestinal-like symptoms, like diarrhea and vomiting.
Amitriptyline for fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain: An Assessment. Amitriptyline (once known by the brand name Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant that is often prescribed in low doses to treat neuropathic pain. Before there were any FDA-approved drugs to treat fibromyalgia, amitriptyline was also frequently prescribed off-label to treat FM symptoms. Although it is no longer considered a first-line treatment for fibromyalgia, a number of FM patients still find it helpful.
Amitriptyline, also known by the brand name ElavilÂ®, is a prescription drug that is sometimes used to treat depression. A doctor also may prescribe amitriptyline for insomnia. It can be a very effective medication for chronic insomnia sufferers when used in the correct, doctor-prescribed dosage.