INDICATIONS
Elavil is an antidepressant drug. It is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. Depression is an all-pervasive sense of sadness and gloom. It is believed that in some patients with depression, abnormal levels of neurotransmitters (chemicals that nerves use to communicate with each other) may relate to their depression. Amitriptyline elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in nerves of the brain. Amitriptyline was approved by the FDA in May 1983.
INSTRUCTIONS
Elavil may be taken with or without food. The recommended adult dose is 40-150 mg daily in divided doses. The lowest effective dose should be used.
STORAGE
Elavil should be stored at room temperature in a tight, light resistant container. Avoid storage at temperatures above 30°C (86°F). Keep Elavil out of the reach of children.
INDICATIONS
Elavil is an antidepressant drug. It is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. Depression is an all-pervasive sense of sadness and gloom. It is believed that in some patients with depression, abnormal levels of neurotransmitters (chemicals that nerves use to communicate with each other) may relate to their depression. Amitriptyline elevates mood by raising the level of neurotransmitters in nerves of the brain. Amitriptyline was approved by the FDA in May 1983.
INSTRUCTIONS
Elavil may be taken with or without food. The recommended adult dose is 40-150 mg daily in divided doses. The lowest effective dose should be used.
STORAGE
Elavil should be stored at room temperature in a tight, light resistant container. Avoid storage at temperatures above 30
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Active ingredient: Amitriptyline
SIDE EFECTS
Elavil is used with caution in patients with seizures since it can increase the risk of seizures. Elavil is used with caution in patients with prostate enlargement because of the risk of increasing retention of urine due to the inability to urinate. Elavil can cause elevated pressure in the eyes of certain patients with glaucoma.
If Elavil is discontinued abruptly, dizziness, headache, nausea, and restlessness may occur. Withdrawal symptoms may occur when even a few doses are missed. Therefore, it is recommended that the dose of antidepressant be reduced gradually when therapy is discontinued.
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This medication appears in breast milk. If Elavil is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.
Elavil may intensify the effects of alcohol. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.
If Elavil is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered.
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