Amitriptyline
Uses
Amitriptyline is used in the treatment of depression and also neuropathic pain
How it Works
Amitriptyline is an antidepressant or a tricyclic antidepressant. Amitriptyline helps in the treatment of depression by preventing the reuptake of biogenic amines such as norepinephrineand serotonin. This then helps to increase and prolong the neuronal activity of these neurotransmitters, thereby helping to boost their positive effects on the mood and relieve depression.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Amitriptyline may suffer from such side effects;
Drowsiness,
Strange taste,
Breast enlargement,
Sleepiness,
Blurred vision,
Increased heart rate,
Dry mouth,
Constipation,
Weight gain,
Difficulty in urination,
Orthostatic hypotension,
Blurring of eyesight,
Concentration problems
Gabapentin
Uses
Gabapentin is used in the treatment of neuropathic pain and epilepsy which causes seizures.
How it Works
Gabapentin is an anti-epileptic medication which is also called an anticonvulsant. Gabapentin is used to control the symptoms of seizures and work by reducing the abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Gabapentin can include the symptoms below;
Sleepiness,
Dizziness,
Anxiety,
Depression,
Uncoordinated body movement,
Fatigue.
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