Amitriptyline:Anantidepressantmedication. In some patients with depression, abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters may relate to the depression.Amitriptylineelevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in brain tissue. Amitriptyline is also asedativethat is useful for depressed patients with insomnia, restlessness, and nervousness. It is sometimes used to treatfibromyalgiaand symptoms related to chronic pain. Brand names are盐酸阿密替林and Endep. Agenericversion is available.
