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amitriptyline and Dysesthesia

amitriptyline has been researched along with Dysesthesia in 16 studies

Amitriptyline: Tricyclic antidepressant with anticholinergic and sedative properties. It appears to prevent the re-uptake of norepinephrine and serotonin at nerve terminals, thus potentiating the action of these neurotransmitters. Amitriptyline also appears to antagonize cholinergic and alpha-1 adrenergic responses to bioactive amines.
amitriptyline : An organic tricyclic compound that is 10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d][7]annulene substituted by a 3-(dimethylamino)propylidene group at position 5.

Research Excerpts

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"The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of gabapentin and amitriptyline monotherapy in painful diabetic neuropathy."9.09Gabapentin vs. amitriptyline in painful diabetic neuropathy: an open-label pilot study. ( Buffa, C; Chiroli, S; Dallocchio, C; Mazzarello, P, 2000)
" A treatment plan was developed consisting of a low-dose morphine infusion with increasing dosage until pain was relieved."5.29Successful treatment of painful crises of Fabry disease with low dose morphine. ( Finley, GA; Gordon, KE; Ludman, MD, 1995)
"The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and tolerability of gabapentin and amitriptyline monotherapy in painful diabetic neuropathy."5.09Gabapentin vs. amitriptyline in painful diabetic neuropathy: an open-label pilot study. ( Buffa, C; Chiroli, S; Dallocchio, C; Mazzarello, P, 2000)
" A dramatic response of the severe dysesthesias to amitriptyline and gabapentin is described."3.71Late-onset GM2 gangliosidosis presenting as burning dysesthesias. ( Banwell, BL; Chow, GC; Clarke, JT, 2001)
"12%) in the amitriptyline group and paresthesia (31% vs."2.84Trial of Amitriptyline, Topiramate, and Placebo for Pediatric Migraine. ( Chamberlin, LA; Coffey, CS; Ecklund, DJ; Hershey, AD; Klingner, EA; Korbee, LL; Porter, LL; Powers, SW; Yankey, JW, 2017)
"This neuropathy causes pain, paresthesias and burning sensations and/or numbness in the feet, which sometimes occurs in the hands as well."2.41[Sensory neuropathy in HIV infection: pathogenesis and therapy]. ( Portegies, P; Rosenberg, NR, 2001)
"Meralgia paresthetica is a well-known sensory syndrome describing paresthesia and/or anesthesia in the anterolateral aspect of the thigh that is supplied by the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve."1.36Meralgia paresthetica-like syndrome may be caused by transient lumbar nerve root injury without definite compression: a case report. ( Dharmasaroja, P, 2010)
" A treatment plan was developed consisting of a low-dose morphine infusion with increasing dosage until pain was relieved."1.29Successful treatment of painful crises of Fabry disease with low dose morphine. ( Finley, GA; Gordon, KE; Ludman, MD, 1995)
" The dosage of amitriptyline (initiated at 10 mg, gradually increased to 40-60 mg daily) was not sufficient to treat depression, but was in the range effective for other cutaneous dysesthesias."1.29Dysesthetic ("essential") vulvodynia. Treatment with amitriptyline. ( McKay, M, 1993)
"We report peripheral paresthesias that occurred in a 39-year-old female during five years of amitriptyline administration."1.26Amitriptyline-related peripheral neuropathy relieved during pyridoxine hydrochloride administration. ( Fredericks, S; Huff, MR; Meadows, GG, 1982)

Research

Studies (16)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19907 (43.75)18.7374
1990's3 (18.75)18.2507
2000's4 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (12.50)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Powers, SW1
Coffey, CS1
Chamberlin, LA1
Ecklund, DJ1
Klingner, EA1
Yankey, JW1
Korbee, LL1
Porter, LL1
Hershey, AD1
Dharmasaroja, P2
Dalessio, DJ1
Morgan, LK1
Meadows, GG1
Huff, MR1
Fredericks, S1
Gordon, KE1
Ludman, MD1
Finley, GA1
McKay, M1
Breningstall, GN1
Dallocchio, C1
Buffa, C1
Mazzarello, P1
Chiroli, S1
Portegies, P1
Rosenberg, NR1
Chow, GC1
Clarke, JT1
Banwell, BL1
Kohjitani, A1
Miyawaki, T1
Kasuya, K1
Shimada, M1
Heiligenstein, E1
Steif, BL1
Ventafridda, V1
Bonezzi, C1
Caraceni, A1
De Conno, F1
Guarise, G1
Ramella, G1
Saita, L1
Silvani, V1
Tamburini, M1
Toscani, F1
Blackwell, B1
Sethna, ER1

Clinical Trials (1)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Amitriptyline and Topiramate in the Prevention of Childhood Migraine[NCT01581281]Phase 3488 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-06-30Terminated (stopped due to Interim assessment provided sufficient data to answer study questions)
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trial Outcomes

Change in Absolute Headache Disability Score on PedMIDAS

"The PedMIDAS scale which evaluated the impact of headaches in school, home, play, and social activities, is comprised of six items that pertain to days missed in various activities over the past 90 days. Questions were answered by the youth in consultation with their parents and reviewed by study staff. The PedMIDAS scale was administered at baseline (covering the three months prior to enrollment) and at the 24-week endpoint visit (the end of the maintenance period, covering three months of enrollment). A total PedMIDAS score (sum of items 1-6) was used in this trial. Scores range from 0-240; with a score of 0-10 indicating no disability, 11-30 mild disability, 31-50 moderate disability, and more than 50 severe disability in daily activities. The main outcome measure for this comparison will be the difference in the baseline and endpoint (24 week) PedMIDAS total scores for:~Amitriptyline vs. Placebo~Topiramate vs. Placebo~Amitriptyline vs Topiramate" (NCT01581281)
Timeframe: baseline and 24 week endpoint

Interventionunits on a scale (Mean)
Topiramate-26.8
Placebo-22.6
Amitriptyline-22.5

Change in Number of Headache Days

"This outcomes measure examines whether the rate of absolute number of headache days, per 28 day period, differs between treatment groups over time. This was assessed longitudinally based on the actual number of headache days from the 28 days prior to randomization to the last 28 days of this 24 week trial. The change in absolute headache days was compared between:~Amitriptyline vs. placebo~Topiramate vs. placebo~Amitriptyline vs. Topiramate" (NCT01581281)
Timeframe: 4 week baseline period and last 4 weeks of the 24-week trial

Interventiondays (Mean)
Topiramate-6.7
Placebo-5.9
Amitriptyline-6.7

Number (Percentage) of Participants Reporting a ≥ 50% Reduction in Headache Days

"The primary endpoint was a ≥ 50% reduction in headache frequency from the 28 days (4 weeks) baseline period prior to randomization to the last 28 days (4 weeks) of the trial. Headache frequency was defined as the number of days with headache for a given four week 28 day (4 week) period. A headache day was defined as any day during which any headache occurs within a 24 hour period, starting and ending at midnight.~For each participant, the primary endpoint involved a determination of whether a 50% or greater reduction in headache frequency was observed during the last 4 weeks of active treatment as compared with the headache frequency during the 4-week baseline period. Results were compared across the three treatment groups." (NCT01581281)
Timeframe: 4 week baseline period and last 4 weeks of the 24-week trial

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Topiramate72
Placebo40
Amitriptyline69

Occurrence of Treatment Emergent Serious Adverse Events

To determine if amitriptyline or topiramate differ from placebo on the occurrence of treatment emergent serious adverse events. (NCT01581281)
Timeframe: 24 weeks of the trial

Interventionserious adverse events (Number)
Topiramate4
Placebo2
Amitriptyline6

Tolerability, as Indicated by the Number (Percentage) of Participants That Completed the 24-week Treatment Phase

To assess tolerability, the percentage of subjects who complete the entire 24-week treatment period will be estimated in each of the three groups. (NCT01581281)
Timeframe: 24 weeks

InterventionParticipants (Count of Participants)
Topiramate102
Placebo59
Amitriptyline106

Reviews

1 review available for amitriptyline and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
[Sensory neuropathy in HIV infection: pathogenesis and therapy].
    Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde, 2001, Apr-14, Volume: 145, Issue:15

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Analgesics, Opioid; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Carba

2001

Trials

4 trials available for amitriptyline and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
Trial of Amitriptyline, Topiramate, and Placebo for Pediatric Migraine.
    The New England journal of medicine, 2017, 01-12, Volume: 376, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Amitriptyline; Anticonvulsants; Child; Double-Blind Method; Fatigue; Female; Fructose; H

2017
Gabapentin vs. amitriptyline in painful diabetic neuropathy: an open-label pilot study.
    Journal of pain and symptom management, 2000, Volume: 20, Issue:4

    Topics: Acetates; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Ataxia; Cyclohexanecarboxylic

2000
Antidepressants for cancer pain and other painful syndromes with deafferentation component: comparison of amitriptyline and trazodone.
    Italian journal of neurological sciences, 1987, Volume: 8, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Chronic Disease; Clinical Trials as Topic; Double-Blind Method; Humans;

1987
A study of refractory cases of depressive illnesses and their response to combined antidepressant treatment.
    The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science, 1974, Volume: 124, Issue:0

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Body Weight; Clinical Trials as Topic; Depression; Drug Therapy, Combination;

1974

Other Studies

11 other studies available for amitriptyline and Dysesthesia

ArticleYear
Meralgia paresthetica-like syndrome may be caused by transient lumbar nerve root injury without definite compression: a case report.
    Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet, 2010, Volume: 93 Suppl 7

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Femoral Neuropathy; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Lumbar Verte

2010
Chronic pain syndromes and disordered cortical inhibition: effects of tricyclic compounds.
    Diseases of the nervous system, 1967, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Cerebral Cortex; Humans; Imipramine; Mice; Pain; Paresthesi

1967
Restless limbs: a commonly overlooked symptom controlled by "Valium".
    The Medical journal of Australia, 1967, Sep-23, Volume: 2, Issue:13

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Amitriptyline; Australia; Child; Diagnosis, Differential; Diazepam; Female; Human

1967
Amitriptyline-related peripheral neuropathy relieved during pyridoxine hydrochloride administration.
    Drug intelligence & clinical pharmacy, 1982, Volume: 16, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Humans; Lithium; Male; Paresthesia; Peripheral Nervous System Diseases; Pyrido

1982
Successful treatment of painful crises of Fabry disease with low dose morphine.
    Pediatric neurology, 1995, Volume: 12, Issue:3

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Child; Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Therapy,

1995
Dysesthetic ("essential") vulvodynia. Treatment with amitriptyline.
    The Journal of reproductive medicine, 1993, Volume: 38, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Amitriptyline; Estrogen Replacement Therapy; Female; Follow-Up Studi

1993
An 11-year-old girl with syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion.
    Seminars in pediatric neurology, 1999, Volume: 6, Issue:3

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Brain; Child; Diagnosis, Differen

1999
Late-onset GM2 gangliosidosis presenting as burning dysesthesias.
    Pediatric neurology, 2001, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Acetates; Adolescent; Amines; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Cyclohexa

2001
Sympathetic activity-mediated neuropathic facial pain following simple tooth extraction: a case report.
    Cranio : the journal of craniomandibular practice, 2002, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Autonomic Nerve Block; Electroacupuncture; Fa

2002
Tricyclics for pain.
    Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 1989, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Child; Humans; Male; Neuroblastoma; Paresthesia; Soft Tissue Neoplasms; Vincristine

1989
Another amitriptyline side-effect?
    Lancet (London, England), 1968, Feb-24, Volume: 1, Issue:7539

    Topics: Amitriptyline; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Paresthesia

1968