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Amitriptyline
Part of group: Tricyclic antidepressant
SACAA Part 67 assessment
Not acceptable / incompatible with flying duties
Active ingredient(s)
2 in groupAmitriptylineTricyclic antidepressants
Tricyclic antidepressant
Guidance notes
Strongly sedating and anticholinergic, including at low doses used for pain or sleep. Not acceptable for flying duties.
Known SA brand names
TrepilineTryptanolDeptranSandomigran (pizotifen)
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Possible acceptable alternatives (same therapeutic group)
Alternatives are informational only. The underlying medical condition must also be assessed by a DAME — a condition can ground you even when the medicine is acceptable.