amitriptyline has been researched along with Premenstrual Tension in 2 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.
Premenstrual Tension: A term used to describe the psychological aspects of PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME, such as the indescribable tension, depression, hostility, and increased seizure activity in women with seizure disorder.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| " Seven patients who satisfied criteria for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) were treated successfully with amitriptyline." | 3.68 | Premenstrual syndrome in three generations responds to antidepressants. ( Taghavi, E, 1990) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (50.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (50.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Taghavi, E | 1 |
| Barth, D | 1 |
2 other studies available for amitriptyline and Premenstrual Tension
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Premenstrual syndrome in three generations responds to antidepressants.
Topics: Adult; Amitriptyline; Depressive Disorder; Female; Humans; Middle Aged; Pedigree; Premenstrual Syndr | 1990 |
[The treatment of psycho-autonomic syndromes in a gynecological outpatient department with Limbatril].
Topics: Amitriptyline; Autonomic Nervous System; Chlordiazepoxide; Dysmenorrhea; Female; Humans; Menopause; | 1968 |