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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.

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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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