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DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Amitriptyline is in the class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) and is used for treating depression. Other drugs in the same class include: 1  clomipramine (Anafranil), 2  doxepin (Sinequan), 3  imipramine (Tofranil), 4  trimipramine (Surmontil), 5  amoxapine (Amoxapine),6  desipramine (Norpramin), and. 7  protriptyline (Vivactil).ther drugs in the same class include: 1  clomipramine (Anafranil), 2  doxepin (Sinequan), 3  imipramine (Tofranil), 4  trimipramine (Surmontil), 5  amoxapine (Amoxapine), 6  desipramine (Norpramin), and. 7  protriptyline (Vivactil).
Amitriptyline was approved by the FDA in May 1983. PRESCRIBED FOR: Amitriptyline is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. It is also used off-label (non-FDA-approved) for treating postherpetic neuralgia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), migraine headache, and eating disorders.SIDE EFFECTS: Sometimes troublesome side effects include:RESCRIBED FOR: Amitriptyline is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. It is also used off-label (non-FDA-approved) for treating postherpetic neuralgia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), migraine headache, and eating disorders. SIDE EFFECTS: Sometimes troublesome side effects include: