amitriptyline has been researched along with Myofascial Pain Syndromes in 4 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.
Myofascial Pain Syndromes: Muscular pain in numerous body regions that can be reproduced by pressure on TRIGGER POINTS, localized hardenings in skeletal muscle tissue. Pain is referred to a location distant from the trigger points. A prime example is the TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DYSFUNCTION SYNDROME.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "The tricyclic anti-depressant amitriptyline is widely used in the treatment of chronic tension-type headache." | 9.09 | Amitriptyline reduces myofascial tenderness in patients with chronic tension-type headache. ( Bendtsen, L; Jensen, R, 2000) |
| "The tricyclic anti-depressant amitriptyline is widely used in the treatment of chronic tension-type headache." | 5.09 | Amitriptyline reduces myofascial tenderness in patients with chronic tension-type headache. ( Bendtsen, L; Jensen, R, 2000) |
| "This report presents two cases diagnosed with atypical odontalgia (AO) and successfully treated with amitriptyline as well as providing a review of the current literature on the subject." | 4.84 | Diagnosis and treatment of atypical odontalgia: a review of the literature and two case reports. ( Melis, M; Secci, S, 2007) |
| "Amitriptyline was the most useful drug in that it provided pain relief in musculoskeletal, vascular, and some neuropathic pain conditions." | 3.69 | Diagnosis and treatment of persistent pain after trauma to the head and neck. ( Benoliel, R; Eliav, E; Elishoov, H; Sharav, Y, 1994) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (25.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 3 (75.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Turturro, MA | 1 |
| Frater, CR | 1 |
| D'Amico, FJ | 1 |
| Melis, M | 1 |
| Secci, S | 1 |
| Benoliel, R | 1 |
| Eliav, E | 1 |
| Elishoov, H | 1 |
| Sharav, Y | 1 |
| Bendtsen, L | 1 |
| Jensen, R | 1 |
1 review available for amitriptyline and Myofascial Pain Syndromes
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Diagnosis and treatment of atypical odontalgia: a review of the literature and two case reports.
Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic; Dental Pulp Diseases; Diagnosis, Differentia | 2007 |
2 trials available for amitriptyline and Myofascial Pain Syndromes
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Cyclobenzaprine with ibuprofen versus ibuprofen alone in acute myofascial strain: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Amitriptyline; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Double-Blind Method | 2003 |
Amitriptyline reduces myofascial tenderness in patients with chronic tension-type headache.
Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Analgesics; Citalopram; Double-Blind Method; Electric Stimulation; Female; Hea | 2000 |
1 other study available for amitriptyline and Myofascial Pain Syndromes
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Diagnosis and treatment of persistent pain after trauma to the head and neck.
Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Carbamazepine; Chronic Disease; Craniocerebral Trauma; Facial Pain; Female; He | 1994 |