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My elavil (amitriptyline) is starting to work on me i want to eat all the time! will this side effect lessen with time?

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Dr. Eduardo Haddad answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Probably not: This is an expected effect of the medication. You need to increase your level of physical activity to compensate for the increased caloric intake. If it is working it should give you more energy and motivation to do so!

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/30/2015

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