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Hello sir basiclly its not me its my mother having this ulcer problem her age is about 38 and using tryptanol(amitrityline hydrocloride, usp)25mg.

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Dr. Charles Saha answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ulcer: Amitriptyline is not the usual treatment for ulcers. Usually, some sort of acid suppression medication is prescribed. These include a histamine-2 receptor blocker or a proton pump inhibitor.

Dr Husar agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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