Amitriptyline And Chlordiazepoxide: What Is Amitriptyline And Chlordiazepoxide


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What is amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide?


Amitriptyline is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Amitriptyline affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced.

Chlordiazepoxide is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens). Chlordiazepoxide affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.

Amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide is used to treat depression and anxiety.

Amitriptyline and chlordiazepoxide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.



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Last updated: August 30, 2007

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