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ELAVIL DRUG INFO
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, 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...
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Elavil and Weight Gain
Side effects may occur during treatment with Elavil, and weight gain appears to be one of them. However, because it is not known how commonly weight gain occurs in people taking Elavil, it is difficult to say whether it is caused by Elavil, other factors, or a combination of both. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider if you notice any weight gain while taking Elavil. Elavil and Weight Gain: An Overview There are a number of possible side effects with Elavil amitriptyline hydrochloride. Weight...
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Elavil Dosage
The recommended starting Elavil dosage for treating depression is Elavil 75 mg daily, divided into two or three smaller doses. For most people, the maximum Elavil dose is 150 mg total daily. It can take up to four to six weeks to see the full effects of Elavil on your depression. A few of the factors that can affect Elavil dosing include your age, other medical conditions you may have, and other medications you may be currently taking.An Overview of Elavil Doing The dose of Elavil amitriptyline...
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Elavil Side Effects
Some common side effects of Elavil include hair loss, weight gain, and erectile dysfunction ED or impotence. Also, people who suddenly stop taking Elavil may experience withdrawal side effects, which can include nausea, headache, irritability, restlessness, and sleep problems. A few of the Elavil side effects that you should report to your healthcare provider include suicidal thoughts, changes in heart rhythm, and signs of an allergic reaction. Elavil Side Effects: An Introduction As with any medicine...
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Tricyclic Antidepressants TCAs are so-called because of their molecular structure, which contains three rings of atoms. They act mainly by inhibiting the reuptake of both norepinephrine and serotonin. Other receptors that might also experience a TCA induced inhibition are muscuranic, alpha1 adrenergic, and histaminic receptors.The TCAs of interest in the treatment of depression include amitriptyline Elavil, Endep, Tryptanol, amoxapine Asendin, Asendis, Defanyl, Demolox, Moxadil, clomipramine Anafranil...
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