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Is amitriptyline acceptible for insomnia?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Elavil (amitriptyline): At low dose, yes, if not conflict with other medications you are on, and if insomnia is secondary to depression

Answered 4/13/2014

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Dr. Ravi Chand answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Amitrypline: Amitrypline or ellavil is used for depression, anxiety, chronic pain syndromes. Its usually not recommended for insomnia as it possibly alters rem sleep and also has cardiac side effects unless you have comorbid depression or anxiety.

Answered 2/11/2016

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