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  1. Question about Desyrel 28th February 2005
    ... Desyrel and switch to a better med? I can't take Elavil because it makes my RLS worse. Any help would be...

  2. Sleeping pills, Melatonin or Elavil? 22nd April 2004
    ... help for a while but eventually all stop working elavil is an antidepressant that would need to be taken daily...
    ... pituitary glands. This is why it's banned in Canada. The Elavil worked fine for me at first but then I built up a ... tolerance. I also realized that the Elavil was aggravating my PLMD (Periodic Leg Movement Disorder...
    ... which is an antihistamine. I have tried melatonin, Elavil , Xanax, and the list goes on and on. Actually, my...

  3. Seeking Remeron Experiences and Comments 14th April 2004
    ... ve already tried the following: Trazadone, Ambien, Elavil , Neurontin, Klonopin, Mirapex, Requip, Melatonin,...

  4. Remeron for sleep 4th April 2004
    ... I get a good 8 hrs of sleep most of the time. Elavil has similar properties but never tried it. I beleive ... Remeron is a cleaner version on the old tci elavil . Ambien is good, for getting to sleep fast, but...

  5. Problem Staying asleep 8th March 2004
    ... after about 4 hrs of sleep. I am using melatonin, elavil , and klonopin. For several months, it created great ... the sleep problems started again, I increased the elavil from 10 to 20mg. I also increased the Klonopin from...
    ... after about 4 hrs of sleep. I am using melatonin, elavil , and klonopin. For several months, it created great ... the sleep problems started again, I increased the elavil from 10 to 20mg. I also increased the Klonopin from...

  6. real insomniacs 4th March 2004
    ... prescribed are tri-cyclic anti-depressants, such as Elavil and Remeron, or another early anti-depressant, Trazadone...
    ... prescribed are tri-cyclic anti-depressants, such as Elavil and Remeron, or another early anti-depressant, Trazadone...
    ... I have also used amytryptalline, brand name Elavil . I have not had any adverse side effects from it...
    ... I have also used amytryptalline, brand name Elavil . I have not had any adverse side effects from it...

  7. new here! HELP!!!! 1st March 2004
    ... and Valium, or tri-cyclic anti-depressants such as Elavil and Remeron. If the insomnia is causing you major...

  8. Who has used Soma on a daily, long-term basis? 9th February 2004
    ... far I have tried Trazadone, Melatonin, Doxepin, and Elavil , with mixed results, and have read many positive comments...

  9. Sleep paralysis - please help 27th January 2004
    ... you could try some sleep aids such as Trazadone, Elavil , Remeron, etc. or if you experience anxiety during...

  10. Trazodone-please help 23rd October 2003
    ... tricyclics, and other drugs in this class include Elavil and Remeron, which are also prescribed for sleep. ... experimenting with dosages and may even try either Elavil or Remeron for comparison. Keep in mind, with this...

  11. why do i wake up feeling like i havent slept? 6th October 2003
    ... could help, such as Trazadone (which I take), Remeron, Elavil , Klonopin, etc. I used to be in the same boat. ...

  12. Vivid Dreams and Restlessness 22nd September 2003
    ... symptoms and had success with any meds, e.g. Trazadone, Elavil , Remeron?...
    ... I have taken 25 mg Elavil (aka amytriptaline) for 22 years. I don't stay asleep...
    ... Sewfee, I asked my psych. about Elavil but he had only negative things to say about it, such...
    ... if that helps. I'd definitely suggest that before Elavil . Elavil certainly makes you drowsy, but you'll also...

  13. not sure what is going on 10th September 2003
    ... onwhat this is? For the record I am on Celexa and Elavil which are both anti depresants. Thanks for any replies...

  14. does anything work for sleep 31st March 2003
    ... help this. Have been to two doctors. First prescribed Elavil ..after reading so much about weight gain I quit this...
    ... for me. BTW, I also tried all the tricyclic meds ( Elavil is one of them) for sleep. They're all about the...

  15. Anyone taken Elavil?? 26th March 2003
    ... Well, yes, I have tried elavil for insomnia and hated it. My insomnia was so bad...
    ... I took Elavil for only 10 days b/c of the side effects. It was...

  16. Wake up too early 14th February 2003
    ... over 3 months. Tried Tylenol PM, benadryl, Nyquil, Elavil , trazadone, 5HTP, Melatonin, Calcium/magnesium .....

  17. Could Elavil & diphenhydramine CAUSE insomnia? 11th April 2002
    ... What a night last night. I decided to take NO elavil , and just took 50 mg. diphenhydramine. I did not ... does not prescribe sleep meds. aside from low dose elavil . I am pretty much a non-drinker, but am thinking...
    ... Originally posted by MMMarie: Does anyone know if elavil and diphenhydramine taken together can cause insomnia ... ? Or could elavil itself cause insomnia? Elavil or and Diphenhydramine can sometimes cause agitation...
    ... reluctant to prescribe anything at all. I wonder if the Elavil could actually be making me feel more restless at...
    ... Elavil and diphehydramine both can cause restless legs, which ... in turn causes insomnia. If your doctor prescribes elavil chances are he will prescribe trazadone. Neither are...
    ... it that one night and it didn't do a thing for me. elavil - I'm off it completely now. I'm back to the diphenhydrami...

  18. How much Elavil OR diphenhydramine?? 15th March 2002
    ... Usually people take 50mg of Elavil for insomnia. 10mg is used for diabetis related peripheral...
    ... Hi Marie, Yes, I've tried Elavil - in fact, had to take some last night 'cuz I just...

  19. Jumping awake 8th February 2002
    ... tried Ambien, Sonata, and am starting my first week of elavil , and none of these affect my initial falling asleep...

  20. sleeping medications-Ambien 30th January 2002
    ... Hi Lisa, I am on elavil which is stronger than ambien. I used to take Serzone ... medicated and got off it. But I have stayed on the elavil . I only take it when i need which is actually about ... 5 hours of sleep in the last 2 days. So I took and elavil tonight. But I have been on this medication for about...

  21. can't wake myself up (body paralyzed) 9th May 2001
    ... paralysis and that it is hereditary. He put me on elavil ( I have been having problems falling asleep) and...

  22. Insomnia 9th April 2001
    ... morning. My doctor just put me on a small dose of elavil which is an old antidepressant used to treat many...

Smoking Cessation board
  1. I Called Pfizer 22nd March 2007
    ... being depressed about my marriage and I was put on elavil . Doctors wouldn't take the responsibility to take ... problem!) ANYway, I got fed up and 'cold turkey'ed the elavil which was a horrific ride for a couple of weeks, then...

Spinal Cord Disorders board
  1. HELP! Anybody diagnosed with degenerative disk arthritis C5 - C7? 21st January 2008
    ... I will go back and have it done. She prescribed Elavil , Neurotin, and methylprednisolone which I had filled ... . I had a bad reaction to the Elavil , It turned me into an anxious jittery grouch. It was...

  2. i had surgery for myelopathy . why did my headaches come back? 1st January 2008
    ... Before Surgery Have Come Back Two Fold . He Has Me On Elavil At Night , And Darvocet During The Day (i Requested...

  3. Anyone here try or on Lyrica? 8th August 2007
    ... of fibro. I went to a neurologist that put me on elavil 100 mg. I have to say that this med did wonders, ... the burning of the feet, everything. After taking elavil for a year, I gained a lot of weight and then it quit ... the ibuprofen 800 mg helps with that. You might try Elavil , it really can work wonders, don't no why it quit...
    ... little relief I got, & how inflammed I remained, on elavil many years ago for the migraines, pretty nasty for...
    ... little relief I got, & how inflammed I remained, on elavil many years ago for the migraines, pretty nasty for...

  4. Both Hands Stiff And Hurt Every Morning 23rd April 2007
    ... As for new meds...not added recent . BUT, I am on Elavil (gained wt with this one,:( ), Oxycontin, Celebrex ... years or many months by now. Most recent addition, the Elavil . My father is a in the medical field and he told...
    ... Babs, my doctor increased my elavil to 50 mg and don't know if their is a correlation...

  5. Anyone Take Elavil for Sleep? 28th June 2005
    ... dream and wake without that groggy feeling,I tried elavil once and I had nightmares non-stop,I'm not sure if...
    ... a year which worked great for me. I tried the Elavil last night, not so sure if it's going to be a help...
    ... and i don't wake up all groggy either.I was also on elavil many many years ago(to try and stop my migranes) and ... day.and even then I would wake up in a fog.If the elavil does not work out for you, try the gabitril.marcia...
    ... half before bed. It's interesting to note that Elavil is also an antidepressant, so your mood may also be...
    ... Thanks again! Actually, I hope the Elavil does not affect my mood as there was nothing wrong...
    ... label uses, none of them have been approved. The Elavil is approved for other purposes at this point. So,...

  6. Help staying asleep post-op ACDF 30th August 2004
    ... having neck surgeries. I currently take 10mg of Elavil about 3+ hrs before bedtime to KEEP ME ASLEEP AND ... hrs. Subsituting 5HTP is not working as well as the Elavil . Any suggestions of a medication to replace Elavil...

  7. Problem Staying asleep 8th March 2004
    ... after about 4 hrs of sleep. I am using melatonin, elavil , and klonopin. For several months, it created great ... the sleep problems started again, I increased the elavil from 10 to 20mg. I also increased the Klonopin from...

  8. preventive therapy on Cervical C5-6 29th October 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  9. limitations after surgery 24th October 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  10. successful surgery I think... 20th October 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  11. ACDF On Thursday 20th October 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  12. Question related to Anterior Cervical Surgery 13th October 2003
    ... to do with anti-inflammatories. Vicodin, Lortab, Elavil , Neurontin, Lidocaine patches. You won't lack for...

  13. Sub-Occipital headaches 5th October 2003
    ... in several directions. As far as drugs go, I found Elavil and Neurontin of use for the headaches. At least...

  14. Bone Fusion.....Marijuana vs cigarette use 20th September 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  15. ACDF -- My bone or cadaver bone? 19th September 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  16. Minimally Invasive Surgery? 19th September 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  17. 1st Trip To Moronsurgeon, I Mean Neurosurgeon. 16th September 2003
    ... ervicogenic Headaches. 1 Epidural(did not help) Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril, Nortriptyline, Feldene...

  18. acdf c5-c6 in pain still 1st September 2003
    ... Radiculopathy. Chronic Cervicogenic Headaches. Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril. Now Taking: Nortriptyline...

  19. I had a virually pain free day yesterday and went back to work today 14th August 2003
    ... Radiculopathy. Chronic Cervicogenic Headaches. Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril. Now Taking: Nortriptyline...

  20. 1st Epidural, Oweeee 13th August 2003
    ... Radiculopathy. Chronic Cervicogenic Headaches. Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril. Now Taking: Nortriptyline...

  21. I can't believe this! 31st July 2003
    ... Radiculopathy. Chronic Cervicogenic Headaches. Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril. Now Tacking: Nortriptyline...

  22. New to Site-Cervical Herniated Disc C5/6 2nd June 2003
    ... me on a anti depressant which is amitryptiline, or Elavil . it kind of keeps you feeling better about your problems...

  23. Throat Problems 22nd April 2003
    ... my pain med to demerol 50mg. And finally he gave me elavil 50mg(antidepressant) to take at night. Now, I know ... no side effect. Some days I don't need any. Now the elavil , I take at night, and it's lights out in 30 mins....

  24. KAISER PERMANENTE-California 17th April 2003
    ... Radiculopathy. Chronic Cervicogenic Headaches. Past Meds: Elavil , Reglan, Relafen, Flexeril. Now Taking: Nortriptyline...

  25. The next few days 29th March 2003
    ... I'll feel after a couple of days with no Lortab or Elavil . I better warn my son and husband to steer clear...
    ... would take it off to you. It feels great getting the Elavil out of your system. Have you ever had an EMG before...
    ... take a break. Have no idea what amytriptiline is ( Elavil ) or Skelaxin (my muscle relaxant), but I figure the...
    ... MORNING OF the procedure because they gave me IV Versed. Elavil and Amitryptiline shouldn't be a problem either and...

  26. Neurologist says no, body says yes. 26th March 2003
    ... little iffy. Since the Neurologist interrupted my Elavil to see if he could make a change to trazadone I can ... feel my regular pain all the more. That small dose of Elavil did wonders for the intensity of my pain for a good ... number of months. Elavil interrupts neurological pain (that the Neurologist ... the pain tonight so I'm going to just stay off the Elavil until after I see the orthopedic doctor. I don't...

  27. Pillows - Sleeping Issues 8th March 2003
    ... getting about 3-4 hours a night so the doc put me on Elavil . I'm a lot easier to live with now that I get 6-7...

  28. New choices 4th March 2003
    ... the pressure 24/7. If it wasn't for the Lortab and Elavil I wouldn't function at all. I'm glad you've found...

  29. mel, are you home? 19th February 2003
    ... flare up of pain Elavil 25mg 1 tab every day at bedtime Tylenol...

  30. Back again! 26th January 2003
    ... again tomorrow. We'll see what he has to offer. Elavil has made the head pains/pressure more bareable, but...

Stroke board
  1. Nerve Pain 8th December 2005
    ... hold down a part time job. My Doctor had me try Elavil in place of nuerontin for a few months because the ... Neurontin was having little effect. Elavil gave me bad headaches though. I didn't stay on it...
    ... could work for you.tricyclic anti depressants like elavil .there are others besides the elavil if that particular...

  2. hemorrhagic stroke in 8 yr old 19th June 2002
    ... hard road. Stephanie doesn't take any medication but elavil for ADD and the is going to be changing. When she...

Teen Health board
  1. I have non_epiletic siezures and very confused 20th September 2004
    ... to seizures they can cause you to have siezures. Elavil did that to me. I had been seizure free for years...

Thyroid Disorders board
  1. Fibromyalgia or Thyroid? Questions 16th March 2008
    ... only other medicine I take regularly is 12.5 mg of elavil for my fibromyalgia, and it does help me sleep. ...

  2. Any Hypo Insomniacs out there?????????? 5th March 2008
    ... you a bit and balances blood sugars etc. I was on Elavil a for a few months, it worked but, I gained too much ... a few weeks and starting to lose the weight. The elavil may have helped balance my insomnia enough to have...

  3. Thyroid Levels Normal but I Have all the Symptoms 4th March 2008
    ... have the 11 of 18 tender points. I was prescribed Elavil to help me get REM sleep, and it helped some, but...

  4. A Rant...Positive thoughts needed....Down in the dumps.... 27th July 2007
    ... Cimetidine (Tagamet) and also gave me a scrip for Elavil but I have not taken that yet. I am kinda scard to ... it says to watch close monitoring if u are taking Elavil and Cimetidine?!? So I called the pharmacist and...
    ... felt like I was falling apart physically, I was given elavil for pain. That's one of the off label uses and it...
    ... Nashville while I was there. :) U know I will try the Elavil then and see how it works. It just might help with...
    ... these hills. Let me know what you think of the elavil . I was really surprised that it worked. I really...
    ... Yes, my Mom took Elavil for her pain from athritis, to help her sleep,but ... wasn't eating right or taking her meds right and the Elavil was too strong for her, (she was 80) and she fell ... been fine since she's here with me. So I'm sure the Elavil will be fine for you katkat. I know how you feel about...

  5. After the fact 18th May 2007
    ... you must be depressed too so here's your bottle of elavil . But we'll put you on prednisone to treat your physical ... symptoms. Ah, relief. Threw the elavil out, got thru my two year round with the predinisone...

  6. Hyper Sleep Suggestions Please???? 3rd March 2007
    ... tried Xanax and had nightmares. My doctor prescribed Elavil but I know knothing about it....any suggestions? ...
    ... kind of anxiety at all I don't sleep well either. The Elavil is a mild antidepressant that works for chronic pain ... drowsy, but not able to sleep all night either. If Elavil doesn't work, try a weeks free trial of lunesta,ask...
    ... always worked great for me. Be careful with the Elavil , that's one that makes you gain weight. My Ex was...

  7. TT in Feburary 11th January 2007
    ... etc) and I am on a lot of medication. One of them is Elavil (an antidepressant that's supposed to work on pain...

  8. Ora et Labora?? 9th October 2006
    ... tried every AD that has been out on the market - from Elavil to Pamalor to Cymbalta - tricyclics, to mao's to ssri...

  9. Shaking And Severe Headaches 25th June 2006
    ... am going to my pc dr tomorrow and going to ask for elavil I head it will help with the headaches I really thank...

  10. New to board and Throid "Issues" 22nd June 2006
    ... Connective Tissue Disease..(i.e. Plaquenil, Prednisone, Elavil , Methotrexate, Folic Acid, Celebrex) I tried the meds...

  11. And now folks..It's those wonderful doctors!! 21st June 2006
    ... ask him by process of elimination to decrease this Elavil that I am taking. I feel tired all day long--actually...
    ... ask him by process of elimination to decrease this Elavil that I am taking. I feel tired all day long--actually...

  12. New to Site--Might Be Hypo 23rd May 2006
    ... initial reading is too low. I was put on Amitriptyline ( Elavil ) for fibromyalgia problems, Nasonex and Allegra for...

  13. Feeling Great! 22nd November 2005
    ... 120mg Armour. At the same time, I started taking 10mg Elavil (a Tricyclic Anti-Depres aka amitryptalline). ... the day I began the new meds. I suspect it is the Elavil because most of the problems I've had, like heavy...
    ... from my experience with both timed-release T3 and Elavil , my guess is that it's the T3 giving you all that ... good energy and mood uplift. Elavil made me very drowsy, but then maybe your energy is...
    ... was right after I started on the Armour. Effexor and Elavil both work on Norepinepherine, both helped me to sleep ... only way to really know for sure is to go off the Elavil for awhile, and see what happens. Meema, I do ... the lethargy I used to have), which I think is the Elavil . I think that is why I had to stop taking it years ... hand, the T3 cost me $44.00 for the month, while the Elavil was $4.00 - big difference in cost. If it helps me...

  14. Thyroid and peripheral neuropathy 18th April 2005
    ... prescribed 100 mcg of Synthroid and a low dose of Elavil for the pain. About 1 1/2 years ago, my regular ... pill if I don't have any probs. Haven't started the Elavil yet. Have a real busy week ahead and I can't afford...

  15. Not sure if Thyroid or Fibromylagia related? 25th November 2004
    ... I had a sleeping disorder and was given Elavil . But I am finding that lately that even when I take ... the Elavil I am still having a hard time sleeping. I seem to...
    ... only prescription medicine I am on is Wellbutrin and Elavil at night for sleeping. I believe that hypo is alot...

  16. Trying to lose weight do you think ..... 12th November 2004
    ... nexium for acid reflux. I take them in morning and Elavil at night for sleep disorder. My blood was taken at...

TMJ Disorder -TemporoMandibular Joint board
  1. Does it sound like TMJ and am I doing the right thing with the treatment? 21st August 2007
    ... food with your front teeth. Antidepressants like Elavil and medications like it, will put the sufferer into...

  2. Need Advice...feel like I'm going crazy! 14th June 2007
    ... with your front teeth. [*]Antidepressants like Elavil and medications like it, will put the sufferer into...

  3. What does a tomogram show? 5th June 2007
    ... OH so your on elavil and baclofen. Sounds like your jaw is not too far...

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