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Elavil
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the
expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional
before using this drug.
Uses
Elavil is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness,
worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in
appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or
suicide.
How to Use
Elavil comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken one to four times
a day and may be taken with or without food. Take Elavil exactly as directed. Do
not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor. Continue to take Elavil even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Elavil
without talking to your doctor, especially if you have taken large doses for a
long time. Your doctor probably will want to decrease your dose gradually. This
drug must be taken regularly for a few weeks before its full effect is felt.
Side Effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is
safe for you to continue taking Elavil. Older adults are especially liable to
certain side effects of Elavil, including rapid heartbeat, constipation, dry
mouth, blurred vision, sedation, and confusion, and are in greater danger of
sustaining a fall. 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.
Side effects due to rapid decrease or abrupt withdrawal from Elavil include:
Headache, nausea, vague feeling of bodily discomfort Side effects due to gradual
dosage reduction may include: Dream and sleep disturbances, irritability, and
restlessness.
Precautions
Before taking Elavil, tell your doctor if you have liver disease; kidney
disease; asthma; thyroid disease; diabetes; stomach or intestinal problems; high
blood pressure or heart disease; had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks; an
enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating; or glaucoma. You may not be able to
take Elavil, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment if you have any of the conditions listed above. Elavil may be harmful
to an unborn baby. Do not take Elavil without first talking to your doctor if
you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. Elavil passes into
breast milk and may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Elavil without first
talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. If you are over 60
years of age, you may be more likely to experience side effects such as
drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling uncoordinated and low blood
pressure. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose of this medication.
Drug Interactions
Inform your doctor about the medicines you take, especially if you take:
clonidine, guanadrel, guanethidine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone,
linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), cimetidine, SSRIs (e.g.,
fluoxetine, sertraline), warfarin, carbamazepine, certain diet pills (e.g.,
phentermine, fenfluramine), adrenaline-type drugs (e.g., dopamine, ephedrine,
epinephrine, pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine, isoproterenol- some of which may be
found in cough-and-cold or asthma products), narcotic pain medications (e.g.,
codeine), cisapride, St John's wort, any other prescription or nonprescription
drugs you take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval.
Overdose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next
regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as
directed. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
Notes
Do not share this medication with others. Laboratory and/or medical tests may be
performed to monitor your progress.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of
the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do
not double the dose to catch up.
Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) away
from light and moisture.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient. We
disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this
information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information,
including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such
damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made
in regards to this information.
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