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Drug Uses -
Elavil is used to relieve the symptoms of depression, especially endogenous depression.
How Taken -
Elavil is a tablet to be taken one to four times a day with or without food. You should take Elavil exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not change the dosage independently. You should take Elavil during a few weeks. This drug effects in full only when being taken for a long time.
Warnings/Precautions -
Consult with your doctor if you suffer from 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. In this case you may need special dosage or monitoring. It may also happen that you are not able to use Elavil. Elavil may be deleterious to an unborn baby. Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or if you are breast-feeding a baby, as Elavil passes into breast milk. You may suffer from drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling uncoordinated and low blood pressure while taking Elavil if you are over 60 years old and you may need a lower dose.
Missed Dose -
You should take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Nevertheless, if it is near to the time for your next dose, do not take an extra tablet to catch up for the dose you forgot. Wait and take your next tablet at the regular time. Do not take a double dose.
Possible Side Effects -
No one can await side effects. Consult your doctor if you experience any of side effects. Adults may suffer rapid heartbeat, constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation, and confusion, and are in greater danger of sustaining a fall. You may also suffer: 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. Headache, nausea, vague feeling of bodily discomfort may occur as the result of rapid decrease or stopping of Elavil usage. Dream and sleep disturbances, irritability, and restlessness may be the consequence of gradual dosage reduction.
Storage -
Store below 30°C (86°F) in a tightly closed light-resistant container away from light.
Overdose -
Cardiac dysrhythmias, severe hypotension, convulsions, and CNS depression, including coma are the most serious typical signs of Elavil overdosage. In case of tricyclic antidepressant toxicity, changes in the electrocardiogram may occur. Other signs of overdosage are impaired myocardial contractility, confusion, disturbed concentration, transient visual hallucinations, and dilated pupils, disorders of ocular motility, agitation, hyperactive reflexes, stupor, drowsiness, muscle rigidity, vomiting, hypothermia, hyperpyrexia and death
More Information -
Elavil may cause dizziness, so be careful when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. You should avoid such activities if you experience dizziness. Do not take alcohol. Do not stop taking Elavil without medical consultation as it may be the reason of nausea, headache, and malaise.
Disclaimer -
This is not complete information about this drug. It does not cover all aspects of Elavil usage. This data should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be used for any particular patient. We point out reliability of this information and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse after-effects to persons, however such damages or sequels arise. No warranty is made in regards to this information.
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