Generic Name: Amitriptyline
Brand Name: Tryptometer
Manufacturer: Wockhard Ltd
Other Brand Names: Elavil, Amil, Diprol, Serotena

Elavil (Amitriptyline) is a tricyclic antidepressant used to treat depression. In patients with depression, abnormal levels of brain chemicals called neurotransmitters may relate to their depression. Amitriptyline elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in brain tissue.

Amitriptyline is also a sedative, and is useful in the treatment of insomnia, restlessness, and nervousness. It has also been found to be helpful in the treatment of fibromyalgia and symptoms related to chronic pain. It is extremely important to be aware of the drug interactions related to amitriptyline, effects on pregnancy and nursing mothers, as well as common side effects on the user.