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