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USES: This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age (enuresis). This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by your doctor.
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Elavil
Uses
This medication is used to treat depression, obsessive- compulsive disorders, and bed-wetting in children over 6 years of age (enuresis). This medication may also be used to treat nerve pain, sleeping problems (insomnia), and has other uses as determined by your doctor.
Notes
- Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
- Do not freeze liquid forms of this medication.
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: Use this as prescribed.
- Try to use each dose at the same time(s) each day so you remember to routinely use it.
- It may take 2 to 3 weeks before the full benefit of this medication becomes apparent.
- Do not stop using this medication without your doctor's approval.
- Nausea, headache or fatigue can occur if the drug is suddenly stopped.
Side Effects
- May cause drowsiness, dizziness, increased sun sensitivity or blurred vision.
- May initially cause dizziness and lightheadedness when rising too quickly from a sitting or lying position.
- Other side effects include heartburn, loss of appetite, dry mouth, strange taste in mouth, anxiety, restlessness or sweating.
- If any side effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Report promptly chest pain, rapid or irregular heartbeat, difficulty urinating, nightmares, ringing in the ears, excessive drowsiness, uncoordinated movements or fainting.
- Taking this medication at bedtime may help minimize side effects.
- Talk to your doctor about this.
- In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately.
- Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history, especially of glaucoma, prostate problems, decreased urine output, thyroid disease, breathing problems, seizure problems, alcohol use, heart disease, mental/emotional problems, liver or kidney disease and of any drug allergies.
- Use caution when engaging in tasks requiring alertness such as driving or operating machinery.
- Limit alcohol consumption as it may increase the drowsiness and dizziness effects of this drug.
- Limit exposure to hot weather as it may lead to heat stroke.
- This drug should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug may be excreted into breast milk.
- The effects on the infant are not known at this time.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose and are taking more than 1 daily: do not take it if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- If you take it once daily at bedtime, do not take it the following morning.
- Call your doctor.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Inform your doctor about the medicines you take, especially if you take clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g., phentermine, fenfluramine); adrenaline-type drugs (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine, epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol) some of which may be found in cough-and-cold or asthma products; narcotic pain medications (e.g., codeine) and of any other drugs you may use, both prescription and nonprescription.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 50
Time Taken:
1 years
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| Reason: Headaches |
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28 June 2007 |
Side Effects
Bad GERD, tiredness, low sex drive
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I started taking Elavil a year ago for chronic tension headaches, which begin in the back of my neck. I was averaging 1 - 2 headaches a week, lasting 1 - 2 days, and my quality of life really declined. Also, the meds I took for them (Fiorcet)were creating stomach problems. I saw a neurologist who suggested I take 10 mg, and gradually move up to 20 mg of Elavil. However, I could barely walk around on 10 mg. I read here that someone else tried much smaller doses with some success, and wound up taking 2.5 mg a day(!), with decent results. I still had headaches occasionally but much less often and for shorter duration than previously. Also, it was unexpectedly helpful with several other problems, including insomnia, periodic diarhea and urinary continence. I was less depressed and anxious on it, though frankly fairly numb, (I didn't cry for a year, but I can't say I felt great, - kind of 'out of it'). However, a seemingly minor side effect, mentioned in the warnings was gastric re
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Age: 40
Time Taken:
2 years
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| Reason: Irritable Bowel Syndrome/ Gastritis |
Date:
7 July 2007 |
Side Effects
Began taking this medication-10 mg.- in 2005 for what was diagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome/ gastritis with symptoms of frequent nausea and diarrhea/ loose stool. Have lately been wondering why so many things seem "off" with me, and have been for a long time. Can practically sleep the day away when off from work. Feel lifeless and like a zombie when at work, home, etc. Feel no interest in anything anymore-even things that highly interest me. Feel sad most of time, like life has no meaning. Practically am in a RAGE when anything doesn't go my way. Am extremely and uncomfortably hot often, feel like heart is going to come through chest, tingling feeling in arms, pain in hands, and headaches almost daily. Found this site and read everyone else's comments and am wondering if this is a demon medicine. Going to look into it aggressively and SOON!!
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I would proceed with major caution in using this medication, ask lots of questions to your doctor, and do lots of research on it yourself, because there are things that I am only finding out now, by reading other people's experiences.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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