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Does taking elavil (amitriptyline) for pain control often make people gain weight?
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Yes: Elavil (amitriptyline) is an old generation anti-depressant with significant anti-neuropathic property (relieves nerve pain). In some patients, it can increase appetite and have patients crave sweets and therefore cause weight gain.
Answered 6/6/2015
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EPA il: Yes, Elavil (amitriptyline) can stimulate appetite and some pts have cravings for sweats.
Answered 3/9/2015
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