Question 1

what to do if i have neuropathy in both feet. sometimes they swell if i do not take elavil (amitriptyline) 20 mg/day.?

Accepted Answer

See details: There are effective medications for a peripheral neuropathy including Gabapentin and Lyrica (pregabalin). Elavil does not prevent any swelling.

Question 2

gained 20 pounds on elavil (amitriptyline). what to do?

Accepted Answer

D/C it, or diet: Elavil (amitriptyline) often causes wt gain. If it could be replaced with another antidepressant, then have your md d/c it and replace it - but you'll still need to do some exercise to help lose the wt. If you can't d/c the elavil, (amitriptyline) then you have to be aggressive about wt management: watching caloric intake and doing vigorous exercise. In worst cases, sometimes an appetite suppressant is used too.

Question 3

can amitriptyline cause you to hear vioces? taking around 20 mg.

Accepted Answer

Depression: I feel your distress.
Amitriptyline is a medication for treatment of Depression.
Sometimes, it is given for sleep problem.
It may cause hearing voices.
 The dose of 20mg/day is not adequate dose for depression.
See a Psychiatrist for Diagnosis, Medication benefits and side effects,  dose , and Therapy for stress.in your life.

Do Breathing and Music Relaxation, Visual Imagery, Yoga and Meditation.

Question 4

which is safer for anxiety and headaches 20 milligrams of amitriptyline everyday or 50 milligrams of 5-htp everyday?

Accepted Answer

5 HTP is generally: used for depression. Please do what your doc says and don't change meds w/out asking him/her first.  Having said that, there are many behavioral and natural approaches to anxiety.  Consider seeing a clinical psychologist who can teach you some techniques.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

is amitriptyline a benzo?

Accepted Answer

No: Amitriptylene is a tricyclic antidepressant, not a benzodiazapine.

Question 6

what is amitriptyline prescribed for?

Accepted Answer

Many: This is the first antidepressant (after maos) and is used for depression, anxiety, but also pain, sleep, urinary incontinence.

Question 7

what's the best time to take amitriptyline?

Accepted Answer

At bedtime.: Amitriptiline can be used for neurologic pain and depression.  It usually causes sleepiness or mild sedation, so the best time to take is at bedtime.

Question 8

is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: ...On what it's for, what medical conditions a person has., what other medications (including over the counter meds) they are taking, and what side-effects it causes them.

Question 9

amitriptyline not working anymore, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): Depends are the condition u r using it for as well as your dose.  Options will include increasing the dose, adding another med, or switching meds.  Pls follow up with your doc.

Question 10

please tell me what are 'amitriptyline' tablets?

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: Is a tricyclic antidepressant medication.

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What to do if i have neuropathy in both feet. sometimes they swell if i do not take elavil (amitriptyline) 20 mg/day.?

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Gained 20 pounds on elavil (amitriptyline). what to do?

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Can amitriptyline cause you to hear vioces? taking around 20 mg.

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Which is safer for anxiety and headaches 20 milligrams of amitriptyline everyday or 50 milligrams of 5-htp everyday?

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Is amitriptyline a benzo?

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What is amitriptyline prescribed for?

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