Why would an urologist prescribe amitriptyline? Understanding its specialized off-label use for bladder and pelvic pain
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While most know amitriptyline as a tricyclic antidepressant, its use in urology targets chronic pain and bladder disorders, functioning completely independently of its mood-altering effects. An urologist would prescribe amitriptyline to manage conditions like Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome by leveraging its unique nerve-modulating properties.
