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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
1324
59%
Depression
1250
52%
Migraine Headaches
44
61%
Bipolar Disorder
37
86%
Interstitial Cystitis (IC)
37
89%
Overall, 58% (2964 Members) find Elavil helpful
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Elavil Reviews

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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.
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after several yrs. of use - - had fainting episodes. stopped taking
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started using for depression and migraines. It seems to help as headaches are less, depression still a problem.
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have taken it since the beginning. They increased the dosage. Helps with the jerking. I jerk from head to toe even when awake without it. Memory loss.
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was my first med for depression. worked well.
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Took for insomnia, made me groggy in the morning.
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Used for many years,but didn't interact well with adderall.
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This was the first drug I was given when first diagnosed. Dr. suggested trying Tramadol next, then Lyrica.
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It helps me sleep. But I have to take 6mg of meletonin too to feel rested.
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It's been so long since I took it I don't even remember why I stopped!
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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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