| What is Elavil?
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Elavil helps relieve the symptoms of mental depression. Some doctors prescribe Elavil to treat bulimia,
to control chronic pain, to prevent migraine headaches, and to treat a pathological weeping and laughing syndrome associated with multiple sclerosis. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Elavil?
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Elavil side effects cannot be anticipated. If side effects develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor.
Side effects may include: abnormal movements, anxiety, black tongue, blurred vision, breast development in males, breast enlargement, coma, confusion, constipation, delusions, diarrhea, difficult or frequent urination, difficulty in speech, dilation of pupils, disorientation, disturbed concentration, dizziness on getting up, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive or spontaneous flow of milk, excitement, fatigue, fluid retention, hair loss, hallucinations, headache, heart attack, hepatitis, high blood pressure, high fever, high or low blood sugar, hives, impotence, inability to sleep, increased or decreased sex drive, increased perspiration, increased pressure within the eye, inflammation of the mouth, intestinal obstruction, irregular heartbeat, lack or loss of coordination, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, nausea, nightmares, numbness, rapid and/or fast, fluttery heartbeat, rash, red or purple spots on skin, restlessness, ringing in the ears, seizures, sensitivity to light, stomach upset, strange taste, stroke, swelling due to fluid retention in the face and tongue, swelling of testicles, swollen glands, tingling and pins and needles in the arms and legs, tremors, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss, yellowed eyes and skin. |
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| How is Elavil taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Elavil provided by your doctor. If you
miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take
two doses at the same time. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Elavil with other medications?
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Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with Elavil. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
Elavil may intensify the effects of alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking
Elavil. If Elavil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important that you consult with your doctor before taking Elavil in combination with the following:
airway-opening drugs, antidepressants that raise serotonin levels,
antihistamines, barbiturates, certain blood pressure medicines, Cimetidine, Disulfiram,
drugs that control spasms, estrogen drugs, Ethchlorvynol, major tranquilizers, MAO inhibitors,
medications for irregular heartbeat, painkillers, Parkinsonism drugs, Quinidine,
seizure medications, sleep medicines, thyroid hormones, tranquilizers, and Warfarin. |
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| How should I store Elavil?
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Store Elavil at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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