Question 1

my child just turned 3 months. i am exclusively breastfeeding but i started taking elavil (amitriptyline) 10mg for bith my deppression and insomnia. i really do not stop breastfeedin 'n decided to continue. okey????

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): The long term effects on your baby are unknown, but according to the AAP there may be some concern

Question 2

plz help with medicine for anxiety im breastfeeding mom before i was taking amitripline is it still ok for breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

: This medication does appear in breastmilk in small quantities, estimated at 1% of the mothers dose. In rare instances it has been linked to some drossiness in baby, but it is not considered something to avoid in usual maternal doses. It is more important for baby to have a mom who functions well than to avoid a drug that keeps her healthy.

Question 3

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 4

what is elavil (amitriptyline)

Accepted Answer

Amitriptyline: It is a tricyclic tertiary antidepressant that is also used for a myriad of pain conditions.

Question 5

what are the effects of elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): Is an antidepressant with sedating and drying effects, causing heart rate changes, dry mouth/eyes, constipation, depending on dose. It relieves depression, pain of neurogenic origin, headache and insomnia.

Question 6

will 20mg of amitriptyline be helpful for migraines?

Accepted Answer

: Presumably, you have confirmed migraine headaches.  Amitriptyline will not stop an ongoing headache, but might prevent at adequate dosing.  20 mg is likely to be too low, but if it works, you will avoid the nasty adverse effects.  Give a try, but there are far better interventions if this fails.

Question 7

is amitriptyline an maoi?

Accepted Answer

No: It is an antidepressant of the tricyclic group - very different.

Question 8

is amitriptyline good for crps?

Accepted Answer

Worth a try: Complex regional pain syndrome is a challenging problem to treat, and your doctors will be trying a number of options to help you.  Amitriptylene at low dose may have some positive effects in pain syndromes.  If you're not already working with a pain medicine specialist on this problem, you might consider a consultation.

Question 9

is amitriptyline acceptible for insomnia?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): At low dose, yes, if not conflict with other medications you are on, and if insomnia is secondary to depression

Question 10

sandoz amitriptyline hci 25 is the treatment of what?

Accepted Answer

many uses: Amitriptyline, also called Elavil (amitriptyline) is in the class of tricyclic antidepressants.  It is indicated for the treatment of depression. However it is often prescribed off label to treat other conditions including; post herpetic neuralgia, migaines, eating disorders and in some cases pain and insomnia.

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My child just turned 3 months. i am exclusively breastfeeding but i started taking elavil (amitriptyline) 10mg for bith my deppression and insomnia. i really do not stop breastfeedin 'n decided to continue. okey????

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Plz help with medicine for anxiety im breastfeeding mom before i was taking amitripline is it still ok for breastfeeding?

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Is 100mg of amitriptyline at bedtime too much?

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What is elavil (amitriptyline)

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What are the effects of elavil (amitriptyline)?

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Will 20mg of amitriptyline be helpful for migraines?

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Is amitriptyline an maoi?

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Is amitriptyline good for crps?

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Is amitriptyline acceptible for insomnia?

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Sandoz amitriptyline hci 25 is the treatment of what?

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