Question 1

is amitriptyline an maoi?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an antidepressant of the tricyclic group - very different.

Question 2

what drugs are considered maoi's?

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See below: Common mono amine oxidase inhibitors are parnate, (tranylcypromine) Marplan and nardil.  There are many others available in other countries, and they are now used as generics.  You can check for a list of them on a reputable web site.
Maoi's are generally used to treat depression and some anxiety disorders.

Question 3

in regards to medicine, what is an maoi?

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Antidepressant: Monoamine oxidase inhibitors.  these medications prevent the break down of monoamine neurotransmitters.  They are typically use for depression.

Question 4

what  medications are considered an maoi?

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See below: The following drugs are listed as maoi's: Emsam (selegiline); Marplan (isocarboxazid); Nardil (phenelzine); Parnate (tranylcypromine). The herbal supplement st john's wort is thought to be a mild maoi. Many drug interactions with these older psych meds; check with doc b4 mixing with anything else.

Question 5

is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

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Depends...: ...On what it's for, what medical conditions a person has., what other medications (including over the counter meds) they are taking, and what side-effects it causes them.

Question 6

what is elavil (amitriptyline)

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: It is a tricyclic tertiary antidepressant that is also used for a myriad of pain conditions.

Question 7

what is reboxetine: an ssri or a maoi?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Reboxetine is a norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor.

Question 8

what are the effects of elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): Is an antidepressant with sedating and drying effects, causing heart rate changes, dry mouth/eyes, constipation, depending on dose. It relieves depression, pain of neurogenic origin, headache and insomnia.

Question 9

will 20mg of amitriptyline be helpful for migraines?

Accepted Answer

: Presumably, you have confirmed migraine headaches.  Amitriptyline will not stop an ongoing headache, but might prevent at adequate dosing.  20 mg is likely to be too low, but if it works, you will avoid the nasty adverse effects.  Give a try, but there are far better interventions if this fails.

Question 10

can amitriptyline cure ocd?

Accepted Answer

No: Amitryptaline does not work in ocd.

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