Who Can Prescribe Amitriptyline?

Most adults (aged 18 and over) can take amitriptyline. Children aged 2 years and older can take it for some types of nerve pain.

Can a GP prescribe amitriptyline?

Amitriptyline is an antidepressant medicine. It's used to treat low mood and depression. This medicine is only available on prescription.

Is amitriptyline still prescribed?

However, Elavil is still commonly prescribed because of its effects on chronic pain as well as any depression or anxiety stemming from that pain.

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