Guest guest Posted October 28, 2000 Report Share Posted October 28, 2000 <> What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 28, 2000 Report Share Posted October 28, 2000 Can't remember exactly. It's amytriptiline and I've seen more than one post and research study saying it has some potential negative side affects. I can't remember the potential side affects but they were enough to get me off the stuff which I don't think I really needed anyway. It helps with sleep and I have no sleep problems as long as I take Somatomed. Someone else will probably remember. Steve B. Re: Elavil > <> > > What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about 3 > years. > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 Slows transit time for bowel elimination peristaltic movement is basically drugged. found that out after 5 years on the drug weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which is counter to a diet for an impared gut That's my experience > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about 3 >years. > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment >discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2000 Report Share Posted October 29, 2000 , CFSResearch had posting today of research indicating that Elavil and tricyclic antidepressants cause reduction in NK cells. Glad I'm off this drug. Steve B. Re: Re: Elavil > Slows transit time for bowel elimination > peristaltic movement is basically drugged. > found that out after 5 years on the drug > weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which > is counter to a diet for an impared gut > That's my experience > > > > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about 3 > >years. > > > > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > >discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2000 Report Share Posted October 30, 2000 I noticed the study posted on CFSresearch did not state the dosage amount. The normal dosage for treatment of depression is 150mg, while most people with CFS are only taking 10-25 mg. Also, doesn't Cheney still recommend Elavil to his patients? Either way, I only took half a pill last night to start weening off of it. I fell asleep the same time I usually do, so I'm wondering if I even needed to take it all these years. Laurel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Phil, Sorry, don't know if Paxil is from same group drugs as Elavil. I have noticed that I have had more difficulty getting a full nights sleep since going off the Elavil. I have solved this problem, at least for now, by taking 2-3 (vs. 1 previously) Seacure pills along with my Klonopin, Lemon Balm/Valerian Root combo, and Somatomed. Seacure really improves my sleep. I don't take it during the day or I become drowsy. Steve B. Re: Re: Elavil > > > > > Slows transit time for bowel elimination > > > peristaltic movement is basically drugged. > > > found that out after 5 years on the drug > > > weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which > > > is counter to a diet for an impared gut > > > That's my experience > > > > > > > > > > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about > > 3 > > > >years. > > > > > > > > > > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with > > each > > > >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any > > treatment > > > >discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Steve What type is Paxil? Phil " R. Bullock " wrote: > , > > CFSResearch had posting today of research indicating that Elavil and > tricyclic antidepressants cause reduction in NK cells. Glad I'm off this > drug. Steve B. > Re: Re: Elavil > > > Slows transit time for bowel elimination > > peristaltic movement is basically drugged. > > found that out after 5 years on the drug > > weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which > > is counter to a diet for an impared gut > > That's my experience > > > > > > > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about > 3 > > >years. > > > > > > > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with > each > > >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any > treatment > > >discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 4, 2000 Report Share Posted November 4, 2000 Steve What type is Paxil? Phil " R. Bullock " wrote: > , > > CFSResearch had posting today of research indicating that Elavil and > tricyclic antidepressants cause reduction in NK cells. Glad I'm off this > drug. Steve B. > Re: Re: Elavil > > > Slows transit time for bowel elimination > > peristaltic movement is basically drugged. > > found that out after 5 years on the drug > > weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which > > is counter to a diet for an impared gut > > That's my experience > > > > > > > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about > 3 > > >years. > > > > > > > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with > each > > >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any > treatment > > >discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 Phil, Don't know what Paxil is. Think it's sime type of antidepressant. Steve B. Re: Re: Elavil > > > > > Slows transit time for bowel elimination > > > peristaltic movement is basically drugged. > > > found that out after 5 years on the drug > > > weight gain 30 lbs, sugar craving which > > > is counter to a diet for an impared gut > > > That's my experience > > > > > > > > > > >What are the long term negative side effects? i've been on it for about > > 3 > > > >years. > > > > > > > > > > > >This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with > > each > > > >other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any > > treatment > > > >discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each > > other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment > > discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > > > > > This list is intended for patients to share personal experiences with each other, not to give medical advice. If you are interested in any treatment discussed here, please consult your doctor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 6, 2000 Report Share Posted November 6, 2000 Paxil is an SSRI, not a tricyclic. lindaj@... Re: Re: Elavil > Steve > > What type is Paxil? > > Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2000 Report Share Posted November 9, 2000 Has anyone heard about elavil causing osteoporosis? Sorry if I have asked this before, brain fog is terrible. I may have dreamed this, but if there is something out there about it, could you lead me to it? Thanks, Dianne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 Elavil (aka amitriptyline) was like a miracle drug for me too. I didn't even realize how badly I was sleeping until I was finally sleeping good, and the relief from the muscle spasms was as close to pain free as I had been in years. To prevent the morning grogginess I would take it at least 12 hours before you need to get up though.... Claudine __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 29, 2001 Report Share Posted August 29, 2001 <P> They had me on 100 mg amitriptyline for my Fibromyalgia, & nbsp;That stuff will knock you out. & nbsp; That was before termination from my job.<B><I></I></B> <P>wrote: <BLOCKQUOTE style= " PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #1010ff 2px solid " ><TT>Elavil (aka amitriptyline) was like a miracle drug for<BR>me too. I didn't even realize how badly I was sleeping<BR>until I was finally sleeping good, and the relief from<BR>the muscle spasms was as close to pain free as I had<BR>been in years. To prevent the morning grogginess I<BR>would take it at least 12 hours before you need to get<BR>up though....<BR>Claudine<BR><BR><BR><BR>__________________________________________\ ________<BR>Do You ?<BR>Get email alerts & amp; NEW webcam video instant messaging with Messenger<BR><A href= " http://im./ " >http://im.</A><BR></TT><BR><!-- |**|begin egp html banner|**| --> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=2 border=0> <TBODY> <TR bgColor=#ffffcc> <TD align=middle><FONT color=#003399 size=-1><B> Groups Sponsor</B></FONT></TD></TR> <TR bgColor=#ffffff> <TD align=middle width=470> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle><FONT face=arial size=-2>ADVERTISEMENT</FONT><BR> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=300 border=0> <TBODY> <TR> <TD width=300> <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=300 border=0> <TBODY> <TR vAlign=top> <TD width=184 colSpan=2><IMG height=70 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/itapeblu4_11_5.gif " width=154 border=0></TD> <TD width=116 rowSpan=2><IMG height=221 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/111.jpg " width=146 border=0></TD></TR> <FORM action=http://rd./M=210544.1579977.3132570.1261774/D=egroupweb/S=170506\ 1698:HM/A=776686/R=0/*http://ads.track-star.com/adspace.ts method=get> <TR vAlign=bottom> <TD width=1 bgColor=#003399><IMG height=151 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/darkblue.gif " width=1 border=0></TD> <TD align=middle width=183 bgColor=#33ccff><INPUT type=hidden value=1;2;217;107_226_105_264 name=ts><INPUT type=hidden value=%20 name=startApplication> <FONT style= " FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 12px; FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman,Times,serif " >Start here...<BR><IMG height=5 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/clear.gif " width=5 border=0><BR>Height:<BR><SELECT size=1 name=feet maxlength= " 1 " > <OPTION value=3>3<OPTION value=4>4<OPTION value=5 selected>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7<OPTION value=8>8</OPTION></SELECT> ft & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; & nbsp; <SELECT size=1 name=inches maxlength= " 2 " > <OPTION value=00>0<OPTION value=1>1<OPTION value=2>2<OPTION value=3>3<OPTION value=4 selected>4<OPTION value=5>5<OPTION value=6>6<OPTION value=7>7<OPTION value=8>8<OPTION value=9>9<OPTION value=10>10<OPTION value=11>11</OPTION></SELECT>in<BR><IMG height=5 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/clear.gif " width=5 border=0><BR>Weight:<BR><INPUT style= " BACKGROUND: #33ccff; COLOR: #000001 " type=radio CHECKED value=pounds name=weightUnit>lbs. <INPUT style= " BACKGROUND: #33ccff; COLOR: #000001 " type=radio value=kilograms name=weightUnit>kg.<BR><INPUT size=5 name=weight></FONT><BR><IMG height=8 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/clear.gif " width=5 border=0><BR><IMG height=19 alt= " " src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/333.gif " width=153 border=0></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width=300 colSpan=3><INPUT type=image height=29 alt= " " width=300 src= " http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/di/dietsmart/222.gif " border=0></TD></TR></FORM></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR></\ TBODY></TABLE></TD></TR> <TR> <TD><IMG height=1 alt= " " src= " http://us.adserver./l?M=210544.1579977.3132570.1261774/D=egroupmai\ l/S=1705061698:HM/A=776686/rand=457945739 " width=1></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><!-- |**|end egp html banner|**| --><BR><TT>Welcome to GIHepWorld<BR><BR>Post message: Hepatitis C <BR>Subscribe: & nbsp; Hepatitis C-subscribe <BR>Unsubscribe: & nbsp; Hepatitis C-unsubscribe <BR>List owner: & nbsp; Hepatitis C-owner <BR>URL to this page: <A href= " Hepatitis C " >g\ roup/Hepatitis C</A> <BR></TT><BR><BR><TT> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 <<To prevent the morning grogginess I would take it at least 12 hours before you need to get up though....>> NOW you tell me! hahahhhahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Yeah I kinda figured that one out But I sure as hell do feel better! I even feel like DOING something besides laying on the couch to recouperate after work! But I'm pacing myself. Too easy to do too much. And I dunno what is gonna happen with my job. Part of me hopes they make me perm, about 95%, but about 5% doesn't want to even bother with working, ya know. My contract is up end of Sept. So we'll see. In the meantime, I be makin' money lol and spending it! alley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2003 Report Share Posted January 2, 2003 In a message dated 1/2/03 6:54:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, skye2002@... writes: Some of you were discussing this. I have not had it but I think it's like one I had, Amitriptyline. Its the exact same thing..just the generic name. Dont get me wrong..it was great. I loved it. But I have a heart murmur and Im prone to skipped beats and it can be a little rough on the heart. Thats why I stopped it. It can make you groggy if you dont take it at night and it can make you hungry and constipated. It totally got rid of my panic and anxiety and migraines though. Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 > Breast enlargement??????? < How many do you have to take before that happens? I want to buy that many from someone! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 >How many do you have to take before that happens? I want to buy that many >from someone! LOL>> ROFLMAO Ask me about my new MSM lotion for aches/pains! http://www.scentsappeal.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 14, 2003 Report Share Posted February 14, 2003 I assume that those of you taking Elavil for pain relief find that it helps because you are able to sleep better at night and getting a significant amount of rest helps to relieve the pain. At least that is the theory behind prescribing this drug for fibromyalgia patients. Even though Elavil helped me to sleep, it also caused weight gain and weird dreams for me. My doctor switched me to 2.5 mg of Zyprexa, and I have found that it works much better than Elavil. If anyone is having problems with Elavil, you might want to suggest a trial of Zyprexa. My doctor has been using it successfully with his fibromyalgia patients. Peggy Greene Osteoporosis dx @ 33 - Fosamax for 7 years Fibromyalgia - Zyprexa for sleep, massage for pain Scoliosis - Harrington rod fusion T3-L3 in 1975 10-year-old Daughter with scoliosis in Boston brace Flatback Syndrome Severe Degenerative Disc Disease - support brace Restricted Lung Disease Hypothyroidism Allergies GERD Jesus laid down His life for us, so that He could give His life to us, so that He could live His life through us! Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2003 22:05:45 EST From: makeyellow@... Subject: Re: Re: Neurontin Anyway I found Elavil to be effective in my case. > > > I was prescribed Neurontin also and didn't find any relief on it either. I did find that the Elavil helped my pain level quite a bit--better than anything that I have ever tried. Has anyone else had problems with Elavil causing mood swings? I have been sooo moody and depressed since taking this drug. I am having issues at work because of the moodiness. I feel like I am having to choose pain relief for another set of problems. Has anyone else had this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I only have to take 10mgs at night-right before bedtime. It is not addictive. I have been taking it for two years and I haven't had to increase it. It doesn't take away the daytime pain but at least I can sleep at night. It does dry the eyes and mouth which can be very annoying. I hope it works for you. Peggy B. upstate NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hummmm, with all I read on the group, i wonder if I want to start any medication, it seems that i have a mild case of PA, and nothing else no fibro, no mio, no nothing.... My doc wnats to put me on MTX and/or embrel. Does it mean that I will need all those other drugs (Paxl, zoloft??? Elavil) because I will be on MTX? I mean is there anyone that has a " good time " ? I wonder? Jean [ ] ELAVIL Hi everyone, Has anyone tried Elavil and had any success with it? My rheumy decided to give it a try since I suffer from very bad insomnia and the SSRI's(paxil, zoloft etc.)kept me awake, and she said Elavil is very sedating similar to a sleeping pill without the addiction. She also said it can help quite a bit with the pain from Pa, Fibro, myofascial. Has anyone had any good long lasting results with Elavil in the treatment of the pain, sleep problems, and depression?. Also, what are the major side effects from this medication? Thank you very much, Mike __________________________________ Editors Note: The major side effect that was one that I could not tolerate unfortunately is: extremely dry mouth. There is no getting around it. If you suffer with Sjogrens, it is intensified. Many people also have problems with constipation, but can ad fiber to their routine to take care of that problem. I do hope you do not have Sjogrens, so that you can give the Elavil a go! group founder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Yes, I have taken elavil in very low doses off and on for pain and sleep issues. It works very well. The side effects are slight sedation until you get used to it, dry mouth, and it can sometimes give you nightmares. I had a good effect from 20 mg/night taken at about 8 pm. claire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 I've been on MTX for a good many years now with no problem. My PA is not mild by a long shot, but I've done well on it. You DO want to start some medication...control it now before it gets worse. > Hummmm, with all I read on the group, i wonder if I want to start any medication, it seems that i have a mild case of PA, and nothing else no fibro, no mio, no nothing.... My doc wnats to put me on MTX and/or embrel. Does it mean that I will need all those other drugs (Paxl, zoloft??? Elavil) because I will be on MTX? > > I mean is there anyone that has a " good time " ? > > I wonder? > > Jean > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 -. Does it mean that I will need all those other drugs (Paxl, zoloft??? Elavil) because I will be on MTX? > > Hi No-just because you try Metho doesn't mean you will end up on all these other medications as well. It does seem excessive sometimes- they give one med to counteract another,etc.etc. These meds are not perfect. Some work for one person and not another. Almost all have side effects that hopefully can be watched for and minimized. There are some people in the group having luck with diet,excersice,etc or a combination of meds and the other. Don't think anyone is having a good time of it but some people have a much easier time of it than others. I seem to be unfortunate with side effects and meds but I have a friend with RA who can take the same meds and do just fine. Only you can decide which treatments you want to try. Weigh the impact PA has on your life with the risks and possible side effects of meds. Also be aware that PA can be a progressive,destructive disease-this also varies a lot among people. Good Luck! Marti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 15, 2007 Report Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hi All, I take Elavil ( amitriptyline )75mg every night. It was prescribed to me to stop the pain in the bladder xcaused by Interstitial Cystitis. It used to be given as an antidepressant but they have found that it stops the pain in the bladder. I also have RA although it has helped me a lot with the bladder I do not notice any difference in the RA pain. Heidi M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2010 Report Share Posted July 18, 2010 Yes Trudy... I'm on it for Fibro... but it is an anti-depressant as well. Just a small dosage knocks the Fibro symptoms right out of me. And boy can I feel it come back when I forget to take the sucker! Talk to your Doc about that one... Maybe you can do the Celexa / Elavil combo. I'm doing it.Hugs,Teri From: Trudy <trudykinsey@...>Hcv < >Sent: Sun, July 18, 2010 11:57:19 PMSubject: [ ] Elavil Did someone say that Elavil is an anti dep AND for Fibro AND somewhat liver-friendly ?? http://facebook.com/people/andTrudy-Kinsey/1340460877 " "A well- behaved woman never made history"...Mae West http://oktravels.wordpress.com http://allrecipes.com/cook/TrudyK/profile.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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