Amitryn is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Depression. The alternative uses of Amitryn have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Amitryn is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Amitryn side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Amitryn normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Amitryn has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Amitryn has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Amitryn related warnings section.

Amitryn is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Heart Failure, Arrhythmia are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Amitryn contraindications section.

Besides this, Amitryn may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Amitryn, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.