- no sleep no hope 4th June 2008
... about all the anti depressants out there.
I am on Elavil now 75mgs. I was starting to have some relief but...
... about something to sleep (sorry, I don't know what Elavil is..is it just for sleep or an antidepressant, cause...
... Elavil is a anti depressant. It was working fine until I...
- Tired 3rd June 2008
... have real bad insomnia. I have had some relief with Elavil .
However, last night I only slept 2 hours and...
- Trauma or Not? 29th May 2008
... depression but it seems to run in cycles. I have been on elavil for the past 5 weeks. I seem to have several good...
- So sad today 28th May 2008
... again without Klonipan.. The doctor has prescribed Elavil which helps with my insomnia but I still feel so depressed...
- Elavil Help 27th May 2008
... I take 100 mg Elavil every night at bedtime. I have taken it for many years ... . I once had insomnia but since I started taking Elavil I haven't had anymore problems with it.
Sincerely...
- Depression Help 23rd May 2008
... that he is just a family practitioner. He prescribed elavil for my depression and sleep problems.
After 2 weeks...
- Zoloft and Elavil 10th March 2008
... Elavil does has a side effect of weight gain. I have never...
- Going down... 30th January 2008
... about possibly trying an anti-depressant. I take Elavil every night at bedtime. It helps me relax and sleep...
- anybody on cymbalta? 22nd January 2008
... of the couch. The drug that worked best for me was Elavil (sp?) The only problem with it was weight gain and...
- lexapro question 13th September 2007
... lexapro? I have been on other antideppressants remeron, elavil , effexior, celexa, welbutrin all had bad side effects...
- Seeking some information more than anything 26th August 2007
... .... Tricyclics have been around for a long time. Elavil is one example. The major concern with these is heart...
- Getting more depressed, and not knowing what to do 2nd August 2007
... Cymbalta for depression. Two weeks later, they put me on Elavil instead, because it was cheaper, and would help with ... few days later when I went to the Mayo Clinic. the Elavil dropped my bllod pressure and my blood sugar, and ... doctor at Mayo back, and he told me to get back on the Elavil . What to do? It isn't helping, and I am not going...
- Was switched from Cymbalta to Amitripyline (any experience?) 18th July 2007
... night to help me sleep. Amitriptyline (also known as Elavil ) is an "old school" anti-depressant, and is mostly ... an overactive mind in the evening. I could not take Elavil during the day, though, because I fear I wouldn't ... thinking about putting you on both meds, or using Elavil to replace Cymbalta? Some anti-depressants, like Wellbutrin ... actually make anxiety worse; sometimes doctors prescribe Elavil or other AD's known for causing drowsiness to kind ... energizing effect. That is the only way I'd ever take Elavil during the day. When I balked at taking AD's before ... my doctor said that I could take a small amount of Elavil during the day if my anxiety got bad. I tried it once ... and could hardly keep awake. I've done great with Elavil as a sleep aid, but, personally, wouldn't take it...
... at night due to it. I am really scared to take the Elavil with Tylenol4, so I don't know what to do at this...
- Venting 4th July 2007
... the prozac may be reacting with the Klonopin or the elavil I take and wait 3 weeks so the prozac can get out ... of my system,I tried sleeping with out the elavil last night,I've been on it for 4 years for chronic...
- Sex Life & Antidepressive Meds 29th May 2007
... believe it or not I have been taking a half of an elavil at night to help with sleep and it increases mine...
- Trazodone for sleep 6th April 2007
... been great for sleep and much, much better than the Elavil I took previously to that for sleep because it doesn...
- Depression Or Med Side-affects ?? 14th February 2007
... I"ve tried 3 antidepressants, Paxil, Effexor, and Elavil . I'm now not taking anything but a good multivitamin...
- i think i made a terrible mistake 8th February 2007
... hi kessa,
i've read this about amitriptyline ( Elavil ): sometimes troublesome side effects include fast...
- Wellbutrin SR scared to up it to 300 26th January 2007
... combatant, I'd personally get off of it. I had that with Elavil , yrs ago, didn't know what it was, I was so mean on ... as well, and when I got off, I realized it was the Elavil ....
- Depressed from being sick and tired 24th January 2007
... and the strength to leave my house.
I was taking elavil in the pm for the chronic pain and that really drug...
- Help Me!! 29th December 2006
... myself. By age 14, I was taking antidepressants ( Elavil , Parnate, Lithium). By the time I was 16, I had been...
- Antidepressants and Insomnia 20th December 2006
... wasn't sleeping super great to begin with). I tried Elavil (aka Amptryptiline), Klonopin (clonazapan), and Ambien...
- 3 doses into Lexapro.. 8th December 2006
... had too many side effects with Lexapro. I was put on Elavil years ago for sleep. It helps me but not as an anti...
- Depression and Sleeping 1st December 2006
... doctor prescribed a combination of amitriptyline hcl ( elavil ) and melatonin. It didn't take four weeks for melatonin ... for me, but maybe that's because I was taking 50mg elavil with it. The first night on this combo, I got 4 hours...
- How do you know if you're REALLY "chemically imbalanced"? 29th November 2006
... these newer drugs better?
I take a trycyclic AD, Elavil , to help me sleep. I guess nowadays, it's mainly used ... my doctor said that I could take a small amount of Elavil during the day, but that it may make me too fatigued ... AD's. So yes, if most "old school" AD's were like Elavil , I'd say we've made some progress!...
- Hey friends 27th November 2006
... NOT having the same side effects?
I thought about Elavil again maybe in combination with something that will...
- Provigil? 23rd November 2006
... rest. I think I am going to ask him about starting elavil again in combination with Provigal.
Have you noticed...
- Anti-depressants and herbal supplements 20th November 2006
... Plus, I'm basically addicted to my sleep meds - an elavil and melation combo - and don't want to run into this...
- Medication Question... 20th November 2006
... wellbutrin was probably the worst i have ever taken. took elavil years ago with only weight gain as a side effect but...
- Amitriptyline please help!!! 17th November 2006
... I take 25mg of Amitriptyline (commonly called Elavil ) each night to help me sleep. I actually have only ... started taking it, except tiredness (well, obviously). Elavil is an "old-school" anti-depressant, and is mainly ... ever since - about 4 years. Although I don't think Elavil is habit-forming, I had planned to only take it in...
- Are Anti-depressants That Necessary? 15th November 2006
... insomnia. weight gain, irritability etc. have used elavil and gained an immense amount of weight very quickly...
- Anybody had problems with terrible headaches from Lexapro? 3rd November 2006
... neurologist, had MRI, which was fine. Neurologist put me on Elavil . But headaches have gotten worse. I've been on the ... for a few days, now whole pill each night), and the Elavil 1.5 weeks. Headaches got more frequent and I've one...
... comments, but I don't know what you're saying.
Elavil is a tricyclic AD and is used to suppress pain in...
... comments, but I don't know what you're saying.
Elavil is a tricyclic AD and is used to suppress pain in...
- Elavil for pain 11th October 2006
... I take 25 mg of amitriptyline ( Elavil ) at bedtime for nerve pain. I don't think that level...
... janart-----after 3 years on 75 mg. of elavil my husband aquired RLS. i cannot remember where i ... read that elavil can cause it down the road. dr. took him off it and...
... I couldn't sleep because of pain. I was given Elavil to take only at bedtime. I told the doctor that I ... taking that for quite sometime before getting the Elavil . So I don't know if that was a factor or not....
... PCP swears that i look for side effects. i took the elavil for years at only 25mg. and never had a problem. hubby ... RL but he still does one year after being off the elavil . i really believe it's what caused his....
... I take elavil for pain control, started on 50mg...needless to say ... she has now put me on something else.
She heard elavil was good for people with fibromyalgia... i guess its...
- Are anti-depressants dangerous or safe? 20th September 2006
... worse. hyper, insomnia, agitation. my husband took elavil for 3 years for PM. 75 mg. he ended up with RLS but...
- Back to the land of the living? 4th August 2006
... When I did have insurance I was on Lexapro, Paxil, Elavil (not all at the same time) but after taking them for...
- just venting 1st August 2006
... cant sleep at night, i just cant figure?i even take elavil and it has no affect.the same if i work hard that...
- 5-hydroxy-l-tryptophen....(5-htp) 8th July 2006
... in like a month and half...Doc. had me on 100mg of Elavil ....that will be the last antidepressant I take by...
- St Johns Wort 22nd June 2006
... works for some because it kept her away from Xanax, Elavil and Valium for years. She also went to some type...
- Anybody dealing with depression and anxiety no meds? 19th June 2006
... the mg's upped a couple of times. Amiltriptyline ( elavil ) is the one I was on. The only one I couldn't handle...
- My History with Depression & What Worked 6th June 2006
... go to the hospital and I agreed. They started me on elavil there and when I went home I felt fine. I couldn't...
... go to the hospital and I agreed. They started me on elavil there and when I went home I felt fine. I couldn't...
- sleep 5th June 2006
... AD has a sedative in it. I know it's an old drug. Elavil , is almost always taken at bed time. I am on a rather...
... Personally I don't like Trazadone, I take Elavil also and it has worked for me very well, with Trazadone...
... this hour. It's 4:10 a.m. All I have to do is take my elavil , xanax, librium and I'll sleep like a baby. I just...
- why is it Over Nothing? 4th June 2006
... a good psychiatrist for many years. The put me on elavil , and to date, it's the only one that works. I'm still...
- HELP SSRI to EFFEXOR or MAOI 22nd May 2006
... many different types of AD's. I had some sucess with Elavil , but could not take the side effects. Also, tried...
- Anyone try Torfanil? 20th May 2006
... of all antidepressants.
I take amiltriptyline ( elavil ) and it's an older AD also. (tryciclic) Some of the ... older ones are making a come back. I have been on elavil for 20 years with no complaints.
Everyone is different...
... I was 19 when I started elavil . I have depression/anxiety/panic attacks. I was in ... myself out if I didn't like it. They started me on elavil after I talked to a psychiatrist and a psycologist ... . Elavil is almost always taken at bedtime because it has a...
- Debough.... 16th May 2006
... Just sneaking in to add a comment. Amiltriptyline ( elavil ) worked for me, and it is still working 20 years after...
- Treatment Resistant to SSRI's....... 15th May 2006
... has done great for 20 years. It's amiltriptyline ( elavil ) It's a tryciclic. Just because it works for me doesn...
- Lexapro--2 Things--Has Anyone Not Gained Weight & Has Anyone Had to Up The Dose? 8th May 2006
... tell me why you are on the amiltripyline? Is that Elavil ?
I have difficulty sleeping so if so I bet it could...
... depression (at 19) my Dr. put me on amiltriptyline ( elavil ). It helped the depression and it has a sedative in...
- Mood Stablizer and Antidepressant? 4th May 2006
... the tryciclic drugs. They are older. amiltriptyline ( elavil ) has helped me for two decades. Only recently did...
- I am new here 26th April 2006
... takes care of my meds. I have been on amiltriptyline ( elavil ) the whole 20 years. Recently I had a little depression...
- how long can it take lexapro to work? 23rd April 2006
... then wean me off the lexapro. The amiltriptyline ( elavil ) has done such a good job that my psych is keeping...
- Was just told Amitriptiline (Elavil) is only for mild depression...confused.. 22nd April 2006
... Hi! Funny I just popped on this board to ck about Elavil too! I have an old script here from a yr ago and I...
... for the quick reply! Debdough..are you still on the Elavil ? How is it working for the depression? Did you have ... effects? Kindspirit, please keep me posted on the Elavil (Amitryptiline). Thanks again....
... and saw your thread. I've been on amiltriptyline ( elavil ) for over 20 years. I take 200 mg at bedtime. I recently ... dad passing away, major surgery, etc
For me the elavil has been great AD.
Hope it does as well for you...
... time is the one I'm going off of in may. I love my elavil . lol I know this doesn't mean you will react the...
... thanks for writing back! That's amazing about being on Elavil for twenty years. I have never heard of a someone...
... RE: my elavil start. Well only took it the one night, constipated...
- scared of myself!!! 21st April 2006
... but that hasn't been my experience. I started on elavil 20 years ago. My first dose was 25 mg. Then it was...
- Home From Hospital...Some ?'s 20th April 2006
... the lexapro and just leave me on the amiltiptyline ( elavil )
I would suggest you take your meds until you can...
... Welcome,
I have been on amiltriptyline ( elavil ) for 20 years. It's a tryciclic and an old antidepressant...
- Has anyone had positive results with Amitriptiline (Elavil)? 18th April 2006
... Hi Riana,
I have been on elavil (amiltriptyline) for 20 years. It took care of my ... we don't think I will need to stay on the lex.
Elavil is a long lasting drug, and as you said, it's in the ... with it.
There is also a lot of room for adjusting elavil . It starts at 10 or 25mg and I have heard of people...
... on doxepin, which came out just a few years after elavil , and getting better.
Sorry about that....
... I can say from experience that elavil does cause dry mouth. As for the other symptoms mentioned...
- Information on repeated low-level stress 16th April 2006
... and this time it was physical abuse.
I was on elavil (amiltriptyline) all through this and it did help ... that my depression and anxiety worked through the elavil and I isolated myself and didn't get out of bed anymore...
- So I screwed up 14th April 2006
... Sure hope you're OK. I have skipped my elavil one or two days, but it's been in my system for so...
- starting lexapro 11th April 2006
... lexapro, but I never gained weight on the amiltriplyne ( elavil ) either. I've been on it for years. Maybe for some...
- Hi I'm new here 10th April 2006
... kind of AD. I stated before that she weans me off my elavil (amiltriptyline) every five years so we can see if...
- What Meds Are You Taking And Are They Helping? 9th April 2006
... for anxiety...................
200 mgs elavil (amiltriptyline) at bedtime. Helps a lot with sleep...
- Meds, no meds--What's YOUR story? 8th April 2006
... might work best as far as meds went. She started me on elavil (amiltriptyline) and vailum, which was later switched...
- All Most Afraid When Feeling Good 7th April 2006
... Thanks for all the wonderful replies. I have been on elavil (amiltriptyline) for over 20 years. It's old and a...
- Medication for Depression 5th April 2006
... one is better is impossible to answer. I do great on elavil and lexapro, but someone else might feel awful on...
- So unmotivated 5th April 2006
... doing well on lexapro, and I also take a very old AD. Elavil (amiltripyline.) I'm also on xanax. I have both anxiety...
... negative.
I was dx'd 20 years ago, and was put on elavil (amiltriptyline.) It worked with no set back for all...
- I need help 4th April 2006
... depression. It was chemical. I was put on amytriptyline ( elavil ) which is a tryciclic. It's an old AD and I still ... come out with newer ones now, but I still take the elavil . Recently I had a set back and was put on 10 mg of...
- Does anyone get better? 1st April 2006
... time, he said he was trying me on amiltriptyline ( elavil .) It's an old AD and it's a tricyclic. It worked great...
- PLEASE READ: Been on Paxil CR for 11 days and feeling like crud! 31st March 2006
... next dose to take it.
I have taken amiltriptyline ( elavil ) for over 20 years. It's one of the older AD's and...
- Same old song 31st March 2006
... I was able to do things and to enjoy them. I take elavil (a very old AD) and xanax for my anxiety. I recently...
- Please help... Desprate and Scared 31st March 2006
... tell you about that. I was put in amiltriptyline ( elavil ) 20 years ago and it worked until a recent set back ... . My psychaitrists added lexapro to the elavil .
Over a period of 20 years, I had my amiltriptyline...
- Another depressed newbie 31st March 2006
... I saw a psychaitrist that was great. She put me on Elavil (amiltriptyline) which is an old one, but it saved...
- Effexor XR Side Effects...Gastro one 30th March 2006
... indigestion or acid reflux at all. I'm on amiltriptyline ( elavil ) and started lexapro over a month ago. NOW I know...
... indigestion or acid reflux at all. I'm on amiltriptyline ( elavil ) and started lexapro over a month ago. NOW I know...
- is it okay to still be crying after being on meds? 30th March 2006
... that helped me. Finally, my psychiatrist tried me on elavil (amiltriptyline) and that worked for me for many years...
... that helped me. Finally, my psychiatrist tried me on elavil (amiltriptyline) and that worked for me for many years...
- dont know what to do 29th March 2006
... try just one that didn't work before I was put on elavil . I was in horrible shape. I isolated myself, didn ... GP and my psychaitrist. That's the day I was put on elavil and my life changed. Elavil (amiltriptyline) is a ... years, I only had one set back and the Dr. took me off elavil for three months. It wasn't a bad thing. He went very...
- Prozac - Good or bad? 28th March 2006
... Hi,
I have been on amiltirptyline ( elavil ) for over 20 years. My depession was severe until...
