Question 1

mirtazapine/elavil/lyrica - one causing weight gain in midsection? on librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) for ibs symptoms. eating well. limited exercise - back surgery. 5'9 175.

Accepted Answer

Mirtazapine: Mirtazapine frequently causes weight gain, Elavil also can increase appetite, Lyrica (pregabalin) can also contribute. Discuss this with your treating physician.

Question 2

how long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

Accepted Answer

I've asked a lot: of MD's this question.  Some start you off on the new med right after stopping the old one.   Some wait as much as two weeks.   You are mixing an herb with a Tricyclic, so I'd play it safe and wait awhile.   As a psychiatrist who knows about herbs.  Most don't.

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

can amitriptyline cure ocd?

Accepted Answer

No: Amitryptaline does not work in ocd.

Question 9

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 10

can i take amitriptyline and quinine?

Accepted Answer

see details: Quinine has been removed from the prescription shelves in the us. Do not use it.

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Mirtazapine/elavil/lyrica - one causing weight gain in midsection? on librax (clinidium and chlordiazepoxide) for ibs symptoms. eating well. limited exercise - back surgery. 5'9 175.

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How long should i wait after stopping sam-e before i take elavil (amitriptyline)?

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