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What is amilin? Differentiating Amilin (Amitriptyline) from the Hormone Amylin

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Over one-third of American adults don't get enough sleep, a condition sometimes treated by the drug behind the brand name **amilin**. However, confusion often arises due to its phonetic similarity with **amylin**, a hormone critical for blood sugar regulation. This article clarifies that Amilin is a brand name for the antidepressant amitriptyline, while amylin refers to a distinct endogenous peptide.