Drug Uses

Elavil is indicated relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is more likely to be alleviated other .

How Taken

Elavil comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually to four times a day be taken with or without food. Take Elavil exactly as directed. Do not or less of it or take it more prescribed by your doctor. Continue to take Elavil even if you . Do not Elavil to your doctor, especially if you large a long time. Your will want to decrease gradually. This be taken a few its is felt.

Warnings/Precautions

Before taking Elavil, tell if you disease; kidney disease; asthma; thyroid disease; diabetes; stomach or intestinal problems; high or heart disease; had a heart attack in the last 6 weeks; an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating; or glaucoma. You be able to take Elavil, or you a dosage adjustment or special treatment if you of the above. Elavil may be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not take Elavil without to your doctor if you or could during treatment. Elavil breast may affect a nursing baby. Do not take Elavil without to your doctor if you -feeding a baby. If you 60 years of age, you may be more likely to experience such as drowsiness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling low . Your prescribe a lower dose of this medication.

Missed Dose

Take dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the scheduled dose, skip dose the as directed. Do not take a double dose of this otherwise directed by your doctor.

Possible Side Effects

Side be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform as soon as possible. Only can determine if it is safe to continue taking Elavil. Older especially liable to certain of Elavil, including , constipation, dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation, and confusion, and are in greater danger of sustaining a fall. Side 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 , high fever, high or low , hives, impotence, inability to sleep, increased or decreased , increased perspiration, increased the eye, inflammation of the mouth, intestinal obstruction, irregular heartbeat, lack or loss of coordination, loss of appetite, low , 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 tongue, swelling of testicles, swollen glands, tingling and needles in the legs, tremors, vomiting, weakness, weight gain or loss, yellowed skin. Side to rapid decrease or abrupt Elavil include: Headache, nausea, vague feeling of bodily effects due to gradual may include: Dream disturbances, irritability, and restlessness.

Storage

Store Elavil tablets in a well-closed container. Avoid storage at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). In addition, Elavil tablets 10 mg must be protected and stored in a well-closed, light-resistant container.

Overdose

Critical manifestations of overdose include: cardiac dysrhythmias, severe hypotension, convulsions, and , including coma. Changes in the electrocardiogram, particularly in QRS axis or width, are indictors of tricyclic . Other signs of overdose : impaired , confusion, disturbed concentration, transient , and , disorders of ocular motility, agitation, hyperactive reflexes, stupor, drowsiness, muscle rigidity, vomiting, hypothermia, and hyperpyrexia. Deaths from with of drugs.

More Information

Use driving, operating machinery, or performing activities. Elavil drowsiness or dizziness. If you or dizziness, avoid . Dizziness is likely to occur rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent a possible fall. Use . Alcohol drowsiness while taking Elavil. Do not Elavil suddenly. This symptoms such as nausea, headache, and malaise.

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