Amitriptyline (Noun)
Meaning
A tricyclic antidepressant drug (trade name Elavil) with serious side effects; interacts with many other medications.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Amitriptyline is often prescribed to treat symptoms of depression, but its use can be limited by its numerous side effects.
- The patient's doctor decided to switch her medication to fluoxetine after she experienced severe drowsiness from the amitriptyline.
- Taking amitriptyline can interact with certain medications, and the patient needs to inform her doctor about all the medications she is currently taking.
- The doctor discussed the potential risks and benefits of taking amitriptyline with the patient before writing the prescription.
- Due to its potential interactions with other medications, patients taking amitriptyline need to be closely monitored by their healthcare providers.