r/Amitriptyline

Welcome Amitrippers to the Amitriptyline subreddit! Amitriptyline is a classic tricyclic antidepressant (TCA), sometimes called "the gold standard antidepressant". Besides treating depression it is also used for certain types of neuropathic pain, insomnia, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, nocturnal enuresis, among other off-label indications. It's an old and "dirty" drug, meaning it interferes with many receptors in the brain. Also known by brand names Endep, Elavil, Vanatrip.