Elavil
Generic name: Amitriptyline
What is generic Elavil?
Elavil(Amitriptyline) is a prescription preparation indicated for depression treatment in adults. Elavil oral can be used only under your doctor supervision. In many cases Elavil may cause side effects. Potential Elavil side effects usually include: dizziness, constipation and dry mouth. Elavil oral is available in the form of tablets 10mg, 25mg and 50mg. Elavil dosage is adjusted only by your health care specialist.
How does Elavil work?
It's not exactly known how Elavil tablets work. It is considered that Elavil acts on neuromediators and increases their amount in the synaptic gap. This causes the improvement in brain cells cooperation and relieves the most common depression symptoms.
How Elavil is taken?
Elavil is available in the form of tablets and is taken by mouth. Elavil oral is prescription drug meaning that the dose and dosage regimen must be specified only your doctor. Usually Elavil dose is based on different factors that determine the dose and duration of treatment. It's recommended to take Elavil tablets with food at the same time each day. This will help to avoid possible stomach disturbances and to maintain the constant Elavil blood levels.
Elavil precaution and warning!
Elavil oral should be only prescribed by your doctor. You should not use the medication without consulting your doctor. Elavil tablets should not be used in many conditions. Make sure to let your doctor know if you have ever used Elavil and had side effects associated with this medicine.
Elavil oral should not be taken in bipolar disorders, severe anxiety, schizophrenia, agitation, cardiovascular diseases, thyroid problems, seizures, diabetes, glaucoma, bladder problems, diseases of the prostate gland, severe liver and kidney diseases.
Elavil side effects
Elavil side effects are common and occur in many patients which the tablets. The most observed Elavil side effects usually include: dizziness, confusion, constipation, dry mouth, urination problems, sexual problems, changes in blood sugar levels, confusion, changes in the body weight, nausea, headache, insomnia.
In some cases Elavil oral may cause some severe side effects. These severe Elavil side effects include: heart attack, abnormal heart rhythm, hallucinations, testicles swelling, and severe skin reactions. If you experienced any of these Elavil side effects seek medical attention immediately.
Elavil interactions
Before taking Elavil, make sure to let your doctor know if you take any medicines. Elavil tablets should not be taken in combination with Anticholinergic medications, barbiturate, tricyclic antidepressants, thyroid drugs, SSRI antidepressants, MAO inhibitors, phenothiazine preparation, pressors, cimetidine, qiunidine, disulfiram, cisapride, flecainide. Do not combine Elavil tablets with alcohol.
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