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Drugs for Treating and Preventing Headaches
Posted on 22. Jun, 2008 by admin.
In addition to the traditional headache medications, there are other medications - like antidepressants - that may be prescribed to reduce the severity and frequency of your headaches. These medications are used for prevention of tension headaches.
Generic Name
Brand Name
Possible Side Effects
Amytriptyline
Elavil
Fatigue, dry mouth, weight gain, constipation, drowsiness, and blurred vision. Older adults also may experience [...]
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Tricyclic and tetracyclic antidepressants for depression treatment
Posted on 16. Jun, 2008 by admin.
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Generic Name
Brand Name
amitriptyline
Elavil
desipramine
Norpramin, Pertofrane
doxepin
Sinequan
imipramine
Tofranil
nortriptyline
Aventyl, Pamelor
protriptyline
Vivactil
trimipramine maleate
Surmontil
Heterocyclic antidepressants
Generic Name
Brand Name
amoxapine
Asendin
maprotiline
How It Works
These medications balance certain brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) that cause depression when out of balance. When these brain chemicals are in proper balance, the symptoms of depression may be relieved.
Why It Is Used
This type of medicines is used to help relieve [...]