Amitriptyline

[Khajatailor]

An Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Specialit has prescribed me Amitriptyline 10mg once a day at bed time with Antacid for voice recovery (loosing voice and coarse). I was surprised when the pharmacist explained it as a pain-killer and many in here describe it as Antidepresent. I neither have Pain of any kind nor Depression at all. Then, wonder why Amitriptyline?

Has any one else been prescribed Amitriptyline for treatment of voice disorders or heard of treatment of vocal chords?

[Smiley2000]

Hi there,

I was diagnosed with Chricopharengeal muscle dysfunction and that also involves the voice box (larynx/pharynx) and I was prescribed 20mg Amitriptyline and 5mg Diazapam.

I could not take the medication and function normally during the day, so I am no longer taking it and had some other treatments.

A Speech Pathologist gave me some very useful exercises to do and that improved my voice quality and vocal cord dysfunction.

You may find it very useful to get a referral to see a Speech Pathologist.

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Thanks! I am glad you found the answer useful!

[Khajatailor]

Dear Dr. Mathur,

Thanks for your prompt advice. You are providing a very delicate service to the community indeed. I wish I could thank you in person for your kindness. None of the discussions inhere on about Amitriptyline had previously indicated it being prescribed for vocal chords disfunction and hoarseness of voice.

Best Regards;
Khajatailor

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
Well, low dose amitriptyline is often used to treat hoarseness, loss of voice due to vocal cord dysfunction. This could be the reason the drug has been prescribed in your case. If in doubt, please ask your doctor. Hope this helps. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.