Amitriptyline
- BNF:
- 4.7.4.2
- Status:
- Green
- Decision Date:
- None
Comments
GREEN:
- 2nd line option for prophylaxis of migraine. (Decision date - September 2021)
- 1st line off-label option for the treatment of chronic primary pain. Antidepressants can help with quality of life, pain, sleep and psychological distress, even in the absence of a diagnosis of depression. Review the efficacy and side-effects after 4-6 weeks. See Management of Non-malignant Chronic Pain in Primary Care for further details. (Decision date - October 2021)
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