Amitriptyline Medication for PTSD

Target Symptoms

Depression. Also bulimia, chronic pain, to prevent migraines, to treat pathological weeping / laughing syndrome associated with multiple sclerosis.

Contraindications

MAOI, hepatic or renal damage, asthma, thyroid, diabetes, intestinal problems, blood pressure, heart attack, prostate, glaucoma, pregnancy, breastfeeding, age 60+.

Possible Side Effects of Amitriptyline

Mood changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, irritability, agitation, aggressiveness, severe restlessness, mania (mental and/ or physical hyperactivity), thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself.