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Headache and Migraine Glossary

Amitriptyline

tricyclic antidepressant drug sometimes used for prevention of tension headache and Migraine.

Most common brand names:

  • U.S.: Elavil, Endep
  • Canada: Apo-Amitriptyline, Elavil, Levate, Novotriptyn
  • U.K.: Trytizol, Lentizol
  • Australia: Tryptanol, Elavil, Endep, Amitrol
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