European journal of clinical pharmacology
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Eur. J. Clin. Pharmacol. · Sep 2006
Use of tricyclic antidepressants in older patients with painful neuropathies.
To describe patterns of use of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) (e.g., amitriptyline, nortriptyline) in older patients with painful neuropathies. ⋯ The high prevalence of conditions rendering the use of TCAs potentially inappropriate, along with relatively low daily dosages, suggest that many older patients with painful neuropathies who are prescribed these agents may be suboptimally treated.