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(also known as Amitriptyline hydrochloride, Tryptanol, Endep, Elatrol, Tryptizol)
Amitriptyline hydrochloride is a tricyclic antidepressant drug. It is a white, odorless, crystalline compound which is freely soluble in water and usually dispensed in tablet form. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate

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Condition Members Success
Fibromyalgia
1320
59%
Depression
1247
52%
Migraine Headaches
44
61%
Bipolar Disorder
37
86%
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
37
89%
Overall, 58% (2957 Members) find Elavil helpful
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Elavil Reviews

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Have not taken meds since I was 16, but I remember how bad they made me feel. I have been trying to get pregnant for a while now, so I will not take meds.
Working / Worked
did not work at all
Working / Worked
It certainly helped me to sleep through the night, however I gained 80 pounds in one year on this medication. It got me through a difficult recovery after a surgery and I became much better over that time.
Working / Worked
helps you go in to the deep sleep that is needed so that you dont wake up feeling lke you have not been to bed
Working / Worked
Helps with sleep but leaves me very groggy.
Working / Worked
I use to take elavil several yrs ago but was taken off it when I had a heart attack. It did help.
Working / Worked
took it for migraines. worked well but gained a lot of weight. Had to stop taking it for that reason.
20 mg at bedtime.I love it for the pain so far! I didnt want to take this med because of the side effects I read about so I didnt start taking it until three weeks ago mid June. I WISH I STARTED IT EARLIER!! Within a week and a half my bladder and urethral pain had been reduced by at least 75%. I do find I have a slightly weaker stream of urine but I am emptying my bladder better because I am not feeling that terrible burning which triggers my spasms. I am also sleeping better!
Working / Worked
Originally started on Elavil for chronic headaches but was also taken off Prozac while trying it for 2 months. I was on an extremely high dose and noticed nothing for either problem. Depression worsened but I am certain that was the lack of a drug that was actually doing it's job to balance.
Working / Worked
after several yrs. of use - - had fainting episodes. stopped taking
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Discussions

  1. Discussion: ELAVIL
    I have taken neurontin and it was really helpful. I am not taking it now but I didn't have any side effects when I stopped taking it. Hope this is he... [More]
  2. Advice: Endep Prescription
    I have never heard of it and I have had migraines pretty bad since I was 8. I am now 34. I am going to ask my DR about it, especially if it helps bo... [More]
  3. Advice: Endep Prescription
    Has anyone been prescribed by their doctor 'Endep'- amitriptyline hydrochloride. I have been prescribed it years ago for my migraines - however my mum... [More]
  4. Discussion: amitriptyline??
    Hi, R.N. here (former mental health counscler)I looked into my medical books I hope this helps answer your questions & concerns Goodluck.... A... [More]
  5. Discussion: Elavil
    I am starting to take this tonight. Has anyone had any good results from this? Thanks, Dee [More]

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