What is vivactil?

What is Vivactil?

Vivactil is a brand name for protriptyline, a tricyclic antidepressant. [1]

What is it used for?

Protriptyline (Vivactil) has been used as an antidepressant. [1]

How does it relate to other antidepressants?

Vivactil belongs to the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class, which is different from newer antidepressant types like SSRIs and SNRIs. [1]

Is Vivactil still available?

The availability of brand-name Vivactil can vary by country and over time, since protriptyline is the active medication behind the brand. [1]

Where can I find more details?

For exact information on dosing, side effects, and current prescribing status in your location, check the medication monograph or local drug database entry for protriptyline (Vivactil). [1]

Sources:
[1] https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/protriptyline-oral-route/description/drg-20068203