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Bipolar Disorder board
  1. in need of help please 22nd September 2006
    ... take a occasional klonopin for anxiety and 25mg of elavil at night for sleep. i have tried zoloft but had horrible...

  2. this doesn't feel like my bi-polar illness... 15th September 2006
    ... with mellaril and 2 or 3 more meds ( think one was elavil and i know i had to take meds for the muscle twitches...
    ... helped me out of a catatonic depression), and mellaril, elavil w/cogentin for the awful side effects, I wish I had...

  3. Anyone try Elavil? 27th February 2006
    ... I was given Elavil over 30 yrs ago. First my arms started drawing up...
    ... In my opionion Elavil was good and bad for me. It really helped me sleep...

  4. Trouble sleeping, I take Benadryl Every night. Please Advise 8th January 2006
    ... medications for depression such as amitriptyline ( Elavil ), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine...

  5. Zyprexa 12th March 2005
    ... with an anxiety disorder and started on Lexapro and Elavil . The Elavil increased my appetite beyond belief and...

  6. migraines and bp 5th February 2005
    ... me off the only thing that helps prevent em for me ELAVIL 5 yrs now for maintnence and dr wants me off them ... topamax,, for both bipolar and preventive... hmmmm elavil cost me 9.00 monthly but this new topamax is better...

  7. Can SSRI w/d trigger rapid cycling? 15th August 2004
    ... I have only heard about tricyclics ( elavil , pamelor) causing mania in withdrawal, which is kind...

  8. my opinion 15th February 2004
    ... when I was in my 20's, I actually took an overdose of elavil , and was in a coma for a few days and then put back...

  9. sick of it 2nd December 2003
    ... about every SSRI there is, plus BusPar, WellButrin, Elavil and Ativan. They work ok or good at first, then it...

Birth Control board
  1. what really interferes with pills? 24th February 2006
    ... prednisone) Theophylline Tricyclic Antidepressants ( Elavil , Pamelor)...

  2. Switching BC pills! 5th July 2004
    ... on my foot (and a nerve in my foot) prescribed me Elavil , an anti-depressant that helps nerve pain. I started...

Bowel Disorders board
  1. Capsule Endoscopy 16th September 2006
    ... have depression. My GI put me on the antidepressant Elavil in an attempt to stop the abdominal pain and stimulate...

  2. stomach pain/vomiting- 2 years 16th September 2006
    ... IBS. That's horrible. At any rate, the fact that elavil seemed to worked a little bit for you seems to confirm ... this for me. However, elavil did not work very well for me. A much better option...

  3. chronic diarreah 23rd March 2006
    ... Lexapro, Methadone, Cozaar, Ambien, Klonopin, and Elavil . So there are several meds that are used in trying...

  4. Constipation, bloating, gas?! 12th December 2005
    ... in my lower back. I started taking a low dose of Elavil (for vaginal pain) about 6 months ago and it seemed...

  5. Need Help 14th October 2004
    ... is a low dose of an antidepressant-- like 10mgs of Elavil . The normal dose is 150 mgs for depression. You...

  6. Can We Talk Obstructed Bowel? 6th September 2004
    ... pain meds, muscle relaxants, a few other meds and elavil which helps me get that deep stage sleep that most...

  7. Jen , how you doing 26th June 2004
    ... with an r and that didnt work either. Right now, the elavil increase "seems" to be working. Im interested in this...
    ... you still felt bad. Just like me they increased my elavil from 10 to 25 mgs. I hope the increase in potassium...

  8. Colonoscopy results 25th May 2004
    ... up since he could tell i was upset, and raised my elavil up to 25 mgs from 10 and soon will raise it up to ... tests and visits to many other doctors. She gave me elavil 50 mgs and that seemed to have worked some. It took...
    ... ANYTHING to stop from hurting., Ive been on the elavil 25 mgs now for about a week and the pain, the original...
    ... flareup?? Also, you might want to ask the doctor about elavil . I think that is what is really helping me right now...
    ... us to treat certain illness cause constipation. The elavil i am taking was for two purposes. One was for the...

  9. What's wrong w/ me? IBS? IBD? Lupus? please help. 25th May 2004
    ... completely what youre going thru. My doctor put me on elavil 25 mgs and will increase it to 50 soon. Many many...

  10. Help with questran dosing 16th May 2004
    ... calcium supplement and Vitamin E. At bedtime I take my Elavil (for fibromyalgi). I've had real good luck with...

  11. The Water Closet 5th May 2004
    ... 10 easily, cant exactly remember, a doctor gave me elavil 50 mgs for the adhesion/ibs problems (pain) i was ... the surgeon who did the surgery and i discussed the elavil at a higher dosage, i told him what had happened and...
    ... having less stress there hon. Polly, I take the elavil right before bed as well and only then. Since i have ... creating tons of other problems for the body. The elavil also seems to help with the adhesion pain, just that...
    ... drugged up (numbed lol) with the higher dosage of elavil but it seems to have taken care of the problem so...

  12. Sick And Tired Of This Pain!!!! 26th March 2004
    ... fine till i started feeling pain again and was put on elavil . That seemed to help, the doctor said it was probably...

  13. Adhesions 28th February 2004
    ... only other thing is the adhesions. I was placed on elavil about 10 yrs ago to calm the pain down. That was in ... they also removed the adhesions at that time). The elavil which im still on is not helping anymore. Everything...

  14. Just had colonoscopy :( 20th February 2004
    ... adhesions. Years later another doctor placed me on elavil (also saying they might be adhesions) and that the ... elavil might help with the pain. I do know that at one time...

  15. Unexplained upper rt quadrant abdominal pain/need help! 20th January 2004
    ... poisoning. ALL tests have been negative. I am on Elavil for the pain (but it is not helping). I also tried...

  16. Harry/someone Please Help 3rd January 2004
    ... BMs a day. (The good old life). My doctor has me on Elavil , Librax and Miralax. I do have BMs every day, but...

  17. harry or someone 14th September 2003
    ... very low dose of an antidepressant--- like 10 mgs of Elavil . God Bless---Harry...

  18. probs after having gall bladder out 18th April 2003
    ... Prilosec). However, I do take blood pressure meds, Elavil (at bedtime) and various vitamin/nutrition supplements ... lunchtime, another calcium supplement at supper and Elavil at bedtime for my fibromyalgia. Hope this helps,...

  19. question for Harry 5th April 2003
    ... to break the mind/gut connection. Like 10 mgms of Elavil . You can do some research on dealing with this phase...

  20. stool frequency 30th March 2003
    ... small dose of an anti-depressant such as 10 mgms of Elavil . This is well documented in IBS literature. Also...

  21. Blood in toilet/On stool.. Scared 21st December 2002
    ... low dose of an anti- depressant drug like 10 mgms of Elavil . I think you can get colon cancer at any age but...

  22. Amitriptiline for IBS? 25th November 2002
    ... Hi, there. I take Elavil (same drug) for fibromyalgia pain. However, some ... of the IBS cycle, and may prescribe higher doses of Elavil to combat depression. The belief is that less depression...

  23. Help!!! 23rd October 2002
    ... great relief with a low dose antidepressant, like Elavil . For me, I've had to increase my fiber, take calcium ... supplements; I've been taking Elavil for years due to fibromyalgia, and now take Colestid...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board
  1. Have Lupus & having various new & increased existing problems 16th March 2007
    ... 500 mgs 2 xs a day Cardizem 240 mgs 1x a day Elavil 25 mgs 1x a day Elavil 50 mgs 1x a day Xanax...

  2. They dont know whats wrong with me... 13th November 2003
    ... eating habits to have them see what is wrong. I take Elavil and vitamins that my nuerologist recomended. I have...

  3. Brain zaps or electrical rushes... 5th November 2003
    ... and am now down to 10mg. I am also taking 10mg of Elavil . I had taken the Elavil about 30 years ago and it ... ask my doctor to wean me off the Paxil and put me on Elavil . The last week or so I am having the brain zaps awful...

  4. So scared at how I feel... 16th October 2003
    ... the rheumatologist said Fibromyalgia and prescribed Elavil 10mg at bedtime. I just don’t understand how a perfectly ... t even raise 10lbs above my shoulders. I Took the Elavil as the rheumatologist suggested for 12 nights and ... really am scared to have that done. He said to stop Elavil and gave me Paxil CR 12.5 mg to try. Thinks is all...

  5. Arachnoid Cysts???? 10th September 2003
    ... anyway, i will keep everyone posted. i have been put on elavil for the headache pain, told to stay home from work...

  6. Shock feeling throughout most of my body 15th April 2001
    ... off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil , Sonata and pain meds. Finally, I found a tiny bit...
    ... off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil , Sonata and pain meds. Finally, I found a tiny bit...
    ... off of Neurotin and Depakote and I'm now on Prozac, Elavil , Sonata and pain meds. Finally, I found a tiny bit...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. Weight gain and Herceptin 28th August 2007
    ... .and Im not liking it very much!! Im presently on elavil for fibro..and my onc tells me that he prescribes...

  2. IBS Like Effects from Arimidex?? 23rd August 2007
    ... also benefit from an Antidepressant like Remeron or Elavil , which helps with pain, sleep and also with the stomach ... reflux. These medecines could help her, but Nexium, Elavil , Remeron and Femara are prescription drugs so she...
    ... just want to add to Elga..I also take Elavil ..it was prescribed for me for my fibromyalgia , which...

  3. ssri'S - EFFEXOR, FOR DEPRESSION W/ TAMOXIFEN 23rd August 2007
    ... different..it may work better for you! I presently take elavil , its a mild antidepressant, I take it because I have...

  4. Femara and dizziness 23rd May 2007
    ... Thanks for you advice, I had heard of Elavil , actually my mother use to take it for her depression...
    ... Hi Elga, yes elavil might just help you with the leg pain..I do still ... Let me know what your doc says about giving the elavil a try! Nice talking with you, cj....
    ... colder winters. Tomorrow will see doc ans ask about Elavil , and let you know. Jillery, Finnally the diziness...
    ... experiences!! Elga..let me know if you get to try the elavil ..it does seem to help the pain somewhat, I continue...

  5. Roll Call 20th May 2007
    ... dr. tried to up the dosage..Right now I am taking elavil , after being dx with fibro..and that drug too has...
    ... what is that? glad that it is helping you..i take elavil for my fibro, it also helps a little with sleeping...
    ... get better results..I was way too tired..So far the elavil and relefen have been pretty much okay for me...just ... me!! I may call on Monday to see if I should up the elavil .. I will see how this weekend goes.Its so funny how...
    ... nights out have gotta stop..l:) ol have you ever taken elavil ? I started recently on that for the fibro, and I like...

  6. Arimidex 7th April 2007
    ... that they give me, on both legs..I am also taking elavil and relefen, which is an anti-inflammatory..My biggest...
    ... that they give me, on both legs..I am also taking elavil and relefen, which is an anti-inflammatory..My biggest...
    ... 90yr old arthritic woman. I take a very small dose of Elavil for the fibro...I just ran out and am waiting for...
    ... exercise everyday..I have to for my body and mind! I take elavil for fibro but its also an anti-depressant, and it...
    ... yup, Im going through menopause once again!! I am on elavil ..my rheumatologis thinks that I have fibro...dont ... know if I agree but..she had me try the elavil at a very small dose (also anti-depressant)..and it...
    ... dry mouth..I havent been on it that long and I take elavil for fibro, and that really makes you feel like you...

  7. Pain under arms 22nd February 2004
    ... back and neck. He also changed my antidepressant to Elavil , saying that healing comes with a good nights sleep ... . I've been on Elavil for 2 months and I can honestly say that I don't remember ... there. It would also take me hours to get sleep. Elavil has been great for me. As far as the pain under ... will see how things work out. Has anyone else taken Elavil (I believe I'm spelling it right?)...
    ... back and neck. He also changed my antidepressant to Elavil , saying that healing comes with a good nights sleep ... . I've been on Elavil for 2 months and I can honestly say that I don't remember ... there. It would also take me hours to get sleep. Elavil has been great for me. As far as the pain under ... will see how things work out. Has anyone else taken Elavil (I believe I'm spelling it right?)...
    ... back and neck. He also changed my antidepressant to Elavil , saying that healing comes with a good nights sleep ... . I've been on Elavil for 2 months and I can honestly say that I don't remember ... there. It would also take me hours to get sleep. Elavil has been great for me. As far as the pain under ... will see how things work out. Has anyone else taken Elavil (I believe I'm spelling it right?) Say, what I do...

Cancer: Cervical & Ovarian board
  1. sensitive bladder afte LEEP 25th July 2007
    ... IC diet for 3 years now and also taking Elmiron and Elavil which work very well!!! Took me 2 years fo relieve...

  2. Ovarian Cancer? HELP!! 3rd September 2002
    ... thyroid and they put me on levoxyl and took me off the Elavil I was taking for my fibromyalgia, because they said...

Cancer: Colon & Rectal board
  1. Anyone Have Narrowing Of The Colon? 20th November 2007
    ... for my back. I take Amitriptyline, same thing as Elavil , and I read where it can cause this narrowing of the...

  2. Question for Cancer Dad and Lymph Node question 11th May 2006
    ... I've been of Elavil or years for depression. My family dr. gave me Xanax...
    ... about switching. You may also consider switching from elavil ... it's an old type (tricyclic antidepressant) and ... anxiety component to it. Most people don't even use elavil anymore for depression... it's used a lot for neuropathic...

Cancer: Lymphomas board
  1. General Anxiety Disorder 14th August 2007
    ... Other antidepressants, including tricyclics such as Elavil and Pamelor Cimetidine (Tagamet) Diazepam (Valium...

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome board
  1. follow up on me 25th May 2007
    ... My prescription is Amitriptylin. Also know as elavil ....

  2. early signs of cubital tunnel 26th October 2006
    ... the next couple of week when my surgeon suggested Elavil (generic Amitriptyline) and either my condition improved...

  3. numbness in fingers after surgery 2nd October 2006
    ... help with the tingling. Ami's non generic name is Elavil . My surgeon thinks I may have just bruised my ulnar...

  4. Answers to ulnar nerve damage!! 2nd October 2006
    ... child. I'm guessing that your doctor put you on Elavil (Amitriptyline) or Topamax. Hopefully not Neurontin...

  5. Symptoms Coming Back... 19th September 2006
    ... Cubital surgery if necessary. He has precribed me Elavil (generic Amitryptiline sp? ) and my symptoms have ... surgeon and see if he might presribe you Topamax or Elavil to help with the symptoms. I hope it would help....

  6. Taimse 25th April 2006
    ... having diahrrea with the citrate), and wants me to try elavil . I'm afraid of elavil due to already being on lorazepam...
    ... What are your concerns about the Elavil .? I am currently taking 20 mg a day of amitriptyline ... ( generic Elavil ). I really haven't experienced side effects. It ... of possible reaction/side effect, if you mix the Elavil with what you are taking? Taking elavil may be moot...
    ... That is good that you have no side effects from elavil . I'm sensitive to side effects on a lot of meds, ... my gut. I don't know what side effect mixing elavil with lorazepam would cause, but I'm not "guinea pig...
    ... That is why I'm not going to gamble with the elavil due to not having but little pain a time or two. ...

  7. Immense trouble sleeping 29th March 2004
    ... tingling hope it last. Neuro also upped my dose of Elavil and that helps me sleep also. I mainly take to try...

  8. Ulnar problems? 20th October 2003
    ... get relief no matter what is done...right now I take Elavil , which helps me sleep at night and keeps the pain...

  9. Negative nerve conduction test 1st September 2003
    ... steroids to anti-inflammatories and I am now taking Elavil , with little improvement. My dr. said if this doesn...

  10. Carpal Tunnel Release surgery both hands right Trigger thumb release still have pain 9th May 2001
    ... medication called Neurotin and another med. called Elavil . I would take the Neurotin in the am and the Elavil...

Cerebral Palsy board
  1. I am new here and have some questions 9th September 2004
    ... glaring editorial errors that I know came from being on Elavil . This stuff impairs my thinking....normally not this...

  2. CP and chronic inflammation 5th July 2004
    ... think ortho is trying to get by for now with PT and elavil . My physiatrist asked if I had an MRI on the knee...

Chronic Fatigue board
  1. My legs 17th June 2008
    ... doc about taking again, a little over a year ago. Elavil (Amitriptyline~generic) not only helps with depression...

  2. Chronic Fatigue 16th January 2008
    ... with Hepatitis B.The Doctor started her on 25 MG's Elavil BID (twice per Day),but she felt paralyzed.He recently...

  3. How long does it last??? 9th June 2007
    ... are you on any meds? if not have your dr. try you on elavil . been on it for 10 years live normal life...
    ... are you on any meds? if not have your dr. try you on elavil . been on it for 10 years live normal life I'm only ... would appreciate if you could tell me a bit more about elavil ,what is it?glad you seem good on it....
    ... would appreciate if you could tell me a bit more about elavil ,what is it?glad you seem good on it. hey diddy ... di, elavil is an anti depressant, however, it is one of the older...

  4. Last Hopes Dashed 12th April 2007
    ... help with sleep are not the answer for me. (I was on Elavil for a while and it did not work, plus I gained a lot...

  5. New to CFS 22nd March 2007
    ... about chronic fatigue." They keep trying to put me on Elavil , which I took previously and it caused me to gain...
    ... about chronic fatigue." They keep trying to put me on Elavil , which I took previously and it caused me to gain...

  6. chronic epstein barr virus or mono or CFS 4th October 2005
    ... moderation to sucessfully endulge myself. I took elavil in a very stressful time and I gained about 15 extra...

  7. CFS and antidepressants 5th June 2005
    ... not the best drug for CFIDS. Drugs like cymbalta and elavil would be more effective for pain and sleep while drugs ... caused by deppresion, like somatazation, drugs like elavil (amitriptyline) can cure you completely....

  8. CFS sufferer with mental illness 9th April 2005
    ... really important to get at least 8 hrs sleep. I take Elavil and Klonopin but it has helped me. I have terrible...

  9. Cfs? 8th December 2004
    ... you are having difficulty) by taking amitryptiline ( elavil in usa). This is one main thing to do and then just...

  10. Lexapro for CFS? 18th June 2004
    ... often. Most of the time doctors start patients on Elavil in a low dose at night but each doctor is different...

  11. post viral headache syndrome 4th June 2001
    ... intensified his pain. Right now he's on neurontin, elavil , florinet, and zovirax. Still nothing is working....
    ... intensified his pain. Right now he's on neurontin, elavil , florinet, and zovirax. Still nothing is working....

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