The only antihistamines that have been specifically studied for IC/BPS are hydroxyzine and (more recently) cimetidine. It is not known whether other antihistamines also help treat IC/BPS. Amitriptyline. Amitriptyline is described as an antidepressant, but it actually has many effects that may improve IC/BPS.
Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants, such as Elavil (amitriptyline) have been shown to help with both the pain and frequent urination of IC. In IC
Antidepressants: Tricyclic antidepressants, such as Elavil (amitriptyline) have been shown to help with both the pain and frequent urination of IC. In IC, these
Amitriptyline as first-line therapyWe use amitriptyline as initial pharmacologic therapy of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/
bladder syndrome, IC is marked by pelvic and bladder pain amitriptyline and gabapentin, commonly are used to reduce pain in IC patients.
by ZHU Xuhui 2024Conclusion:Treating BPS/IC patients with amitriptyline and intravesical sodium hyaluronate can effectively relieve clinical symptom of BPS/IC and improve
With the exception of the TCA called amitriptyline (Elavil), there are limited studies evaluating the use of antidepressants in IC/BPS. While it is general knowledge that TCAs can help with the symptoms of IC/BPS and that they are a first-line therapy for IC/BPS, it was not until 2024 that researchers put amitriptyline to the test for use in IC
by ZHU Xuhui 2024Conclusion:Treating BPS/IC patients with amitriptyline and intravesical sodium hyaluronate can effectively relieve clinical symptom of BPS/IC and improve BPS/IC
Amitriptyline as first-line therapyWe use amitriptyline as initial pharmacologic therapy of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/
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