- FlyGirl101 ~ Zanaflex 18th March 2005
... 4mg tabs - I take the 4mg @ bedtime.
I also take Elavil 25mg (amitriptyline) @ bedtime I strongly suggest ... asking your Dr about the elavil - it not only helps you rest it helps anxiety as well...
... I had ask her for something to help me sleep like Elavil , but she didnt give me anything, she said the Zanaflex...
- F/U tomorrow on Discogram ..I am scared 17th March 2005
... too????????? I am taking norco,robaxin, topamax, elavil , and advil. What more can I do. I still work full...
... too????????? I am taking norco,robaxin, topamax, elavil , and advil. What more can I do. I still work full...
- severe leg problems one year after surgery 11th March 2005
... medication.such as 50mcg fentenayal patches, neurontin, elavil , zanaflex, zoloft,skeleaxin, and xanax
thanks Kay...
- New Medication 8th March 2005
... management because it deals with nerve pain, kind of like elavil . Did your doc take you off the other meds and use...
- the doctor gave me elavil for sleep does it help 7th March 2005
... it can continue to make you drowsy in the morning. Elavil is also associated with weight gain which I noticed ... when taking it. Elavil has been around for a long time and is a tricyclic...
- Gabitrel 5th March 2005
... Gabitral is also known as Elavil . I do take that along with Nuerotin and combined...
... not sure if we are talking about the same drugs. Elavil is amitryptiline, I believe. Gabatril is a drug similar...
- foot pain 5th March 2005
... after my spinal fusion and the Nuerotin along with Elavil has done wonders for the pain. I did have to go up...
- Scared of the neurontin but will try 4th March 2005
... of stayed the same. Which is fine, but I was put on Elavil which is a BIG weight gainer and put on 7 lbs so I...
- I'm so miserable 14th February 2005
... and the best of luck life can offer !~
btw: the elavil are awesome they are the ONLY things that help me...
... meds. Amitriptyline that Zoey was taling about is Elavil . And sister it WILL put wieght on you. I was on it...
- Valium and other meds 5th February 2005
... here do to some extent. My pain mgmnt Dr has me on elavil at bedtime. This not only helps with depression, anxiety...
- Any recommendations for new pain meds? 23rd January 2005
... tried anti-inflamatory meds with not much luck. And elavil , and neurontin, on and on....
I am always amazed...
- I'm sleepy! 23rd January 2005
... 30 and I slept until about 2pm. And I was taking Elavil for sleep and it made my rls worse so I had to stop ... Oxycontin
Percocet
Lortab
Valium
Demerol
Phenergan
Elavil
Cymbalta
Trazodone
Neurontin
Zantac
Advair for...
... other night I was so desperate to sleep that I took 2 elavil , 2 lortabs and 2 valiums. Still stayed up all night...
... 30 and I slept until about 2pm. And I was taking Elavil for sleep and it made my rls worse so I had to stop ... Oxycontin
Percocet
Lortab
Valium
Demerol
Phenergan
Elavil
Cymbalta
Trazodone
Neurontin
Zantac
Advair for...
- Sweet tooth 13th January 2005
... for well over a month now. Surgeon started me on Elavil 50 mg at night to help me sleep and supposedly to ... tonight I pulled one of your tricks. I took the 50mg of Elavil , 2 5mg Valium and 2 vicodins around 11pm. And now...
- Post fusion, will the restless legs go away??? 10th January 2005
... tylenol pm make it worse. My surgeon started me on elavil 50 mg a night to help me sleep, but it has had the...
- Terrible Update!! 9th January 2005
... me pumped up on oxycontin, oxycodone, neurontin and elavil . THIS IS NO WAY TO LIVE!!!!! I HATE LIVING LIKE...
- Pain Management put me on Methadone today! Anyone familiar?? 29th December 2004
... that I can hardly stand it.(Not every day) I take Elavil 10 MG 1 at bedtime to help with the Fibromyalgia,...
- 8 days post-op with progressive leg pain 29th December 2004
... Percoct 10 for so long along with Ambien, valium, and Elavil for sleep (which I was lucky if I got 3 hours, and...
... med..Percocet 10, and then the Ambien, Valium and Elavil for sleep (which I didn't get hardly any of, even...
- Questions PLEASE ANYONE WITH Lumbar Micro Diskectomy L-5 Experience! 27th November 2004
... regime of meds (ambien, 5gm of valium and 25 mg of Elavil )...Taking 10/325 mg of Percocet every 6 hrs for Pain...
- HELP PLEASE--Elavil Works for Easing Pain During Sleep; but makes me drowsy 28th October 2004
... which I guess would mean I'm taking 5 mg) AND 25 mg of Elavil . The Elavil was added two days ago because I was waking ... any Drowsiness during the day until I started the Elavil . Now by mid-day....I feel like a wet noodle, if you ...
My question is: 1) Will the drowsiness from the Elavil go away...i.e will I get used to it???
2) Should ... I try JUST the Elavil and see if it works for sleep and the BT pain while ...
Any suggestions, and previous experiences with Elavil are appreciated.
Thanks in advance for your responses...
- Recommended by PCP to stop VAX-D and go to Neuro-Surg.....I'm in need of Hugs 26th October 2004
... pain...so they had me see the doctor. He prescribe Elavil on top of several other meds I'm alrealdy taking, ... for sleep along with Ambien for sleep). Said the Elavil is used as a pain mgmt med, although for years it...
... you get some relief soon. By the way, I also take Elavil . I take it primarily to help me sleep. I still have...
... Thanks for the reply Alan:
I meant to say that the Elavil was for sleep as well as the Ambien and 1/2 Valium...
- Having a tough time 25th October 2004
... meds are 100mcg Duragesic patch, Lorcet, Flexerl and Elavil for nerve pain. 1 leg or both can have awful pain...
- What are us back problem people taking for meds? 26th August 2004
... and another to be addicted.
I'm on Kadian, Topamax, Elavil and Vicodin(for breakthrough pain). I have nerve...
- Restless Legs 16th August 2004
... anti-inflammatories for the disk and a low dose of Elavil for my restless legs. The numb feeling gradually ... helped or not as I've never seen any other info on Elavil being subscribed for restless legs). Since then I ... it. I've been taking anti-inflammatories and the Elavil but so far it hasn't subsided. Last night I decided...
- Lumbar Facet/Medial Nerve Blocks/rad-freq denerveation 16th August 2004
... relax, I'm fine. I'm also on Kadian, Topamax and elavil for the nerve pain. ~Barbara~...
- For anyone who has had a fusion.. When and how did you come off of your medication? 9th July 2004
... properly as some that you are on(neurontin and the elavil ) absolutely HAVE to be tapered.Under NO circumstances...
- Someone Please Help Me.... 5th June 2004
... Cleveland Clinic? Curious, I go there, too.
I am on elavil for pain and depression. I requested a TENS unit,...
- weigt gain problems 4th June 2004
... lisa,
the amytriptylne ( elavil ) does increase appetite.ive never had a sweet tooth ... until i started taking elavil .ive put on about 10 pounds since i started elavil...
- To Lori J. HELP ! 30th May 2004
... I'm used to it. I am better with the Amitrip ( elavil ) than I was, it has turned down the intensity of...
- Burning foot 30th May 2004
... got back on oxycontin and zanaflex. The Dr gave me elavil , 10 mg, but I got sick and threw up for twenty four ... And the Internal Meicine Dr said not to take the elavil any more at all and try to not take the percocet....
... got back on oxycontin and zanaflex. The Dr gave me elavil , 10 mg, but I got sick and threw up for twenty four ... And the Internal Meicine Dr said not to take the elavil any more at all and try to not take the percocet....
- Neuro-muscular dr for spasms anyone? 5th May 2004
... muscle relaxants, trycyclic anti-depressants like elavil which is used for chronic pain, meditation-hypnosis...
- Any Suggestions? Pain Dr. Wants to do Caudal Block 23rd April 2004
... 325 tid; ultram 50mg 1-2pills every 6 hrs as needed; elavil 10mg @ night).
Because of the tear, I don't see...
- Survey on pain meds Shoreline - please comment! 17th April 2004
... times a day
35 mg of amitriptyline 1 time per day ( Elavil )
He still has a lot of pain and will probably be...
... some people.the ADs are not just Rxed for depression. Elavil is the most popular AD rxed for people with nerve ... that dosage.i think that between the neurontin the elavil and that dosage of OC, i would want to sleep through...
- Found my ADR doctor! 15th April 2004
... pretty well still w/ oxycontin/percocet/ultram and elavil . I'm able to go to school once/week ~ I wouldn't have...
... others. I've called the doc to see about increasing elavil @ night to possibly deal w/ Mr. "D" coming to call...
- Everyday neck pain/headaches, HELP!!!! 29th March 2004
... physician, massage therapist, water PT. I also take elavil , neurontin, midrin, Lidocaine patches, Ultracet. I...
- What is the difference btwn physiatrist and pain mgmnt doc in treating chronic back p 6th March 2004
... take (due to the side effects (like Neurontin and Elavil ) and the pain continues. Since he describes himself...
- New Here ! 14th February 2004
... anti-seizure (Neurontin) and/or anti-depressants ( Elavil ) for nerve pain, pain med (Vicodin). They want to...
- Medical marijuana - does it help back/nerve pain? 12th February 2004
... like anti-seizure meds (Neurontin), anti-depressants ( Elavil ) and painkillers (Vicodin) not to mention the anti...
- Post Nucleoplasty - questions 22nd January 2004
... area feel a bit better. Also, Dr. M wrote script for Elavil t/b taken @ night in addition to my oxycontin 20mg ... /2x/day and percocet 5-325/3x/day. He said the Elavil should 'calm things down' for me. I also have a script...
... area feel a bit better. Also, Dr. M wrote script for Elavil t/b taken @ night in addition to my oxycontin 20mg ... /2x/day and percocet 5-325/3x/day. He said the Elavil should 'calm things down' for me. I also have a script...
... zingers will calm down some more....and perhaps the Elavil will help w/ that.
I will try to adhere to a stricter ...
For now...I will sign off. I need to take the Elavil ...and I've been warned to Not take it too late due...
... area feel a bit better. Also, Dr. M wrote script for Elavil t/b taken @ night in addition to my oxycontin 20mg ... /2x/day and percocet 5-325/3x/day. He said the Elavil should 'calm things down' for me. I also have a script ... will help a ton in the end factor. Also, how is the Elavil working for you? My PM doc started me on that a couple...
- January's Surgery's 31st December 2003
... even if I still need the meds.
The doc wrote Elavil 10mg @ night. He said it will help 'calm down' the ... of flexeril. He cut that one out since I'll be on elavil now.
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Karen...
... Karen,[/CENTER]
[INDENT]I also took the medication Elavil for approximately four months. It did help with my...
... Mokita, The doctor put me on Elavil several months ago for full body jerks at night, and ... even if I still need the meds.
The doc wrote Elavil 10mg @ night. He said it will help 'calm down' the ... of flexeril. He cut that one out since I'll be on elavil now.
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Karen...
... Maryann...
Thank you for the positive feedback re: Elavil ! I can't wait to try it tonight!!! A full night's...
- toe cramps, tightening up anyone else? 30th December 2003
... Pippin: I hear you on the depression...I just started elavil . I've been on zoloft, not much help. I am praying ... the elavil works. Depression is such an ugly monster. Its such...
- Botox injection info? 10th December 2003
... heavy Equipment Mechanic, OUCH.
I take Lortab, Elavil , and Celebrex
Thanks,...
- Attn Dayton :) 20th November 2003
... They gave me neurotin which makes me dopey plus the elavil . When I take them together I am just wiped out. ...
... They gave me neurotin which makes me dopey plus the elavil . When I take them together I am just wiped out. ...
- Post-IDET Report 18th November 2003
... had my follow-up appt where they wrote a script for Elavil , 10mg once @ bedtime,,, Bextra 2x/day (unless stomach...
... had my follow-up appt where they wrote a script for Elavil , 10mg once @ bedtime,,, Bextra 2x/day (unless stomach...
... try very hard! ;) ) I know I started the Bextra & Elavil yesterday, but find it hard to believe that they would...
- Leg and Feet cramps and spasms question AND it is my birthday!!! 12th November 2003
... girl and ice this puppy down. I think I will try an Elavil tonight and hope it helps....
- November Surgery's 10th November 2003
... post to you on a different thread. I too had taken Elavil for nerve pain and my husband also takes it for his...
... post to you on a different thread. I too had taken Elavil for nerve pain and my husband also takes it for his ... medication. I will have to ask my G.P. about the Elavil when I see him on December 30th.
I went and saw...
... will help you with your nerve pain. And maybe the Elavil will also help if your doctor sees fit.
I hope...
- Post-Operative Bracing 30th October 2003
... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
- Pedicle screw removal??? 29th October 2003
... on neurontin (which gave me terrible headaches) and Elavil (which made me weak and tired) but it did decrease ... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
... worse than the back pain. The doctor then prescribe Elavil which I also took for two weeks but it caused me to ... tired I did not want to get out of bed. I stopped the Elavil this week because the doctor was scheduling the nerve ... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
- spondylolisthesis 27th October 2003
... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
- What happens right after Lumbar Fusion surgery 27th October 2003
... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
- Seeking advice/info on pain meds for spondylolisthesis, esp. re: Neurontin 19th October 2003
... headaches. My neuro has now put me on Amitriptyline ( Elavil ) which is an anti-depressant while the neurontin is...
... got off. Didn't help much with pain either. Now on Elavil (that someone mentioned earlier) and Naproxen. I...
... pain, what about just a general pain reliever? The Elavil sounds interesting....
- Arachnoiditis 14th October 2003
... the reasons he is wanting to try the neurontin and Elavil to see how I respond to the medication and also do ... 2003
Sciatica returned 8/03 - Tried Neurontin and Elavil - Eased sciatica but could not tolerate medicine....
- Help!!! I need some sleep. 10th October 2003
... sleeping as well as the others. My doctor gave me Elavil for body jerks and you only take this at bedtime....
- Post Op Fusion & Jolting 5th October 2003
... it isn't harmful, but sure bothers me. He gave me Elavil to take at bedtime and it stops it but then am groggy...
... into detail as to why it happens. I was also taking Elavil for several months. It know longer worked for me and ... nighttime and it also does not help. My husband also takes Elavil for his tendonitis in his arm and he has a hard time...
- The Memory Thing 23rd September 2003
... take, the pain killers, muscle relaxers, etc. I have Elavil that I take occasionally for full body jerks when...
... dosage has just been increased. I had also taken Elavil for a couple of months at bedtime. My neuro recently ... said to stop taking the Elavil and put me on Zanaflex. I also take ES Vicodin. I...
... me like I am losing my mind or something. LOL. The Elavil doesn't make me groggy, but have a hard time in the...
- The Memory Issue 23rd September 2003
... the meds us back folk take, ya know? I had been on Elavil for a time and still take it once in a while to help...
- My Pain Management Experience!!!!! 6th September 2003
... breakthru, kept my nuerontin at the same dose and elavil to help me sleep at night. I am scheduled for steroid...
... night too. Usually I would get 3 hrs. Now with the elavil I am sleeping sometimes 5 hrs at a time. Thank God...
... thoughts and prayers. I sure can use them now. I was on Elavil for almost 10 years. Started out at 25 mg. and by ... am only 58 and that is very unusual. I got off the Elavil , which was very hard, and lost 36 pounds in 3 months ... much improved. I can't help but think it was the Elavil that did it to me. Only now, without it, I don't...
... Kathy
Thank you for the info about the elavil I was not aware of those things I will be sure to...
- Update on Swollen Feet 5th September 2003
... medication conflicting with another. I was taking Elavil but neuro had me stop it as he has giving me another...
... do not take any antidepressants. I had been taken Elavil and that is also used as an antidepressant and used...
- L5-S1 surgery, questions 5th September 2003
... 800mg Motrin 4Xday, Tylenol3 every 3-4 hours and Elavil 10mg (suppose to help with depression but have been ... on 14 days and I truly believe Elavil brought on the depression)
OK, there is the basic...
... them once we see how I feel during PT.
As for the Elavil for depression, you need to give it some more time...
... I don't think I made the explanation clear on the Elavil . I was not depressed but my PCM decided to put me...
... did nothing for me. I did want to comment on the Elavil . My doctor gave that to me and I am still taking ... is severe then Vicodin, but nothing other than the Elavil . The rest did nothing to help me. I did get samples...
... s and just wanted to add one more thing about the Elavil . I take that medication every night, and it was not ... prescribed for depression for me. Elavil also known as Amitriptlyline, is also used for nerve ... having chronic pain some people also develop insomnia. Elavil is also prescribed to help you sleep. When I first...
- back pain meds?? 14th August 2003
... am curently taking oxycontin 20mg 3 times a day and Elavil but I still have a great deal of pain! Also doctor...
... All I know is I take the oxycontin 3 times a day and Elavil at night and I still have bad pain on top of the meds...
- post discectomy pain 25th July 2003
... longer on any narcotics, take only Tylenol and Advil. Elavil and Ativan. :) I wear a Lidoderm patch on my butt...
- New with Chronic Pain 3rd July 2003
... I have also heard lately from another nurse that Elavil and oxycontin for a couple of weeks helps. Something ... in the Elavil helps with nerve pain.
Hope this helps you some!...
- Pain Mgmt? Puleeze! 15th April 2003
... ate, BA-BOOM-BOOM!!!
Also, ask your doctor about Elavil , which is a muscle relaxant and does act as a mild...
- Zanaflex/Caprisoprodol/Soma for sciatica anyone? 28th March 2003
... which has the same ingredient as the antidepressant Elavil , so be careful combining the 2).
Hope this helped...
- Sleeping Med Suggestions?? 8th March 2003
... Elavil . The very lowest dose made is also extremely helpful...
... and it can actually keep you from sleeping.
Using Elavil is also a good idea, because it is sedating and also...
- spinal cord stimulator 31st January 2003
... has me on Methadone 10 mg up to 6 per day. I take Elavil at night along with sleeping meds but sleep is never...
- please i need advise!!!! 27th December 2002
... bone spurs, nerve damage or even a turmor sometimes elavil and Neurontin will work better than most narcotics...
