When you are taking a patient’s history, she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder.. Amitriptyline - Elavil

When you are taking a patient’s history, she tells you she has been depressed and is dealing with an anxiety disorder. Which of the following medications would the patient most likely be taking?

A. Amitriptyline (Elavil)
B. Calcitonin
C. Pergolide mesylate (Permax)
D. Verapamil (Calan)

Answer: A. Elavil

Amitriptyline (Elavil) is a tricyclic antidepressant and used to treat symptoms of depression.

Option B: Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis in women who have been in menopause.
Option C: Pergolide mesylate (Permax) is used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Option D: Verapamil (Calan) is a calcium channel blocker.