What is Elavil
Elavil is a medicine that belongs to the class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. It works by affecting certain chemicals in the brain that are unbalanced in patients with depression. This means that Amitriptyline is prescribed by doctors to treat the symptoms of depression.
How to use Medicine
Most patients are prescribed to take 75 mg of Elavil orally on a daily basis, but this dosage can be increased up to 150 mg based on individual tolerance and effects. It takes about a month for symptoms to improve. Don’t stop this treatment suddenly because of a possible risk of experiencing unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of overdosing, including confusion, uneven heartbeats, agitation extreme drowsiness, hallucinations, vomiting, muscle stiffness, feeling cold or hot, fainting, and convulsions.
Precautions and Contraindications
It’s not allowed to start this treatment if you have any possible allergies or heart problems. Before taking Elavil inform doctors about taking any SSRIs or MAO inhibitors in the past. Tell your physician if you have any suicidal thoughts while taking antidepressants. Doctors need to check you during regular visits when taking this drug. Report any worsening or new symptoms, including behavior or mood changes, panic attacks, anxiety, difficulty sleeping, agitation, impulsiveness, hostility, restlessness, aggression, hyperactivity, depression, and suicidal ideas.
To ensure that the intake of Elavil is safe for you, tell your physician about other health conditions that you have, including bipolar disBuy, mental illnesses, psychosis, schizophrenia, heart diseases, liver problems, seizures, problems with urination, and glaucoma. This drug is not approved for patients who are less than 12 years old. Don’t drink alcohol while taking Elavil because of the increased risk side effects. Avoid being exposed to direct sunlight, driving, or doing other things that require your full alertness.
Drug Interactions
To avoid dangerous drug interactions, ask doctors before you take Elavil along with sleeping pills, muscle relaxants, narcotic painkillers, meds for seizures, drugs to treat mental ailments, heart rhythm meds, and other antidepressants.
Side effects
If you experience hives, difficulty breathing, swelling, and other signs of allergic reactions, get emergency medical help. Go to the hospital if you have such severe side effects as unusual behaviors or thoughts, lightheadedness, chest pressure or pain, hallucinations, confusion, chest fluttering, pounding heartbeats, increased sweating, severe nausea, pain spreading to shoulders and jaw, convulsions, difficult or painful urination, unusual bleeding, easy bruising, severe constipation, sudden weakness, mouth sores, difficulty swallowing, swollen or red gums, fever, and chills. Elavil may also cause mild side effects like diarrhea and headaches.
Dosages
25, 50, 75 mg
Quantity
30, 60, 90, 100, 200 pills
Related Categories:
Antidepressants
Related Medications:
Paxil
