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Protriptyline (Vivactil) is a tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) specifically a secondary amine indicated for the treatment of depression and ADHD. Unique among the TCAs protriptyline tends to be energizing instead of sedating and is sometimes used for narcolepsy to achieve a wakefulness-promoting effect.TCAs including protriptyline are also used to reduce the incidence of recurring headaches such as migraine and for other types of chronic pain.
