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A member asked:
Is amtripiline the antidepressant known to cause weight gain and does it help for sleep spelling is a little off sorry?
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Amitriptyine: Yes, it is an antidepressant with possible side effects of weight gain and sedation. It does help sleep at night.
Answered 1/6/2015
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Amitryptylline effec: Amitryptylline does cause some wt gain like most antidepressants. It can certainly help sleep.
Answered 7/19/2014
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