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Is elavil (amitriptyline) supposed to be taken for sleep, for depression, or for pain?

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Dr. Ron Jones answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

ALL: It has been, can, and is used for all 3 conditions or any combination of those conditions.

Answered 4/22/2019

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Elavil (amitriptyline): Elavil (amitriptyline) may be used for pain and depression, one of the side effects is somnolence so it helps with sleep problems as well.

Answered 4/22/2019

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A member asked:

Is elavil (amitriptyline) supposed to be taken for sleep, for depression, or for pain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ron Jones answered

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