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Is amitriptyline used to treat a stomach issue, such as a hyperactive bowel?
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It can be: Amitriptylene is an antidepressant medication that has strong anticholinergic features that can slow the bowel, as well as other effects. When being given to help a hyperactive bowel, lower doses are usually used than when giving it for its antidepressant properties.
Answered 12/9/2013
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