Drug Uses
Elavil
is indicated for the relief of symptoms of depression. Endogenous depression is
more likely to be alleviated than are other depressive states.
How To Take
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.
Warnings/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.
Missed Dose
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.
Possible 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.
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 from light and
stored in a well-closed, light-resistant container.
Overdose
Critical
manifestations of overdose include: cardiac dysrhythmias, severe hypotension,
convulsions, and CNS depression, including coma. Changes in the
electrocardiogram, particularly in QRS axis or width, are clinically
significant indictors of tricyclic antidepressant toxicity. Other signs of
overdose may include: 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, and hyperpyrexia. Deaths may occur from over
dosage with this class of drugs.
More Information
Use
caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous
activities. Elavil may cause drowsiness or dizziness. If you experience
drowsiness or dizziness, avoid these activities. Dizziness is likely to occur
when you rise from a sitting or lying position. Rise slowly to prevent
dizziness and a possible fall. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase
drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Elavil. Do not stop taking Elavil
suddenly. This could cause symptoms such as nausea, headache, and malaise.
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| Product Name | Price | Order link |
| Elavil (generic) 10 mg - 30 Tabs | $52.65 |  |
| Elavil (generic) 10 mg - 60 Tabs | $55.10 | |
| Elavil (generic) 10 mg - 90 Tabs | $56.00 | |
| Elavil (generic) 25 mg - 30 Tabs | $65.00 | |
| Elavil (generic) 25 mg - 60 Tabs | $66.00 | |
| Elavil (generic) 25 mg - 90 Tabs | $92.90 | |
| Elavil (generic) 50 mg - 30 Tabs | $56.25 | |
| Elavil (generic) 50 mg - 60 Tabs | $62.30 | |
| Elavil (generic) 50 mg - 90 Tabs | $67.19 | |
| Elavil (generic) 75 mg - 30 Tabs | $56.60 | |
| Elavil (generic) 75 mg - 60 Tabs | $63.20 | |
| Elavil (generic) 75 mg - 90 Tabs | $63.63 | |
| Elavil (generic) 100 mg - 30 Tabs | $58.85 | |
| Elavil (generic) 100 mg - 60 Tabs | $59.00 | |
| Elavil (generic) 100 mg - 90 Tabs | $61.75 | |
| Elavil (generic) 150 mg - 30 Tabs | $56.20 | |
| Elavil (generic) 150 mg - 60 Tabs | $62.24 | |
| Elavil (generic) 150 mg - 90 Tabs | $63.00 | |