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A member asked:

I have had really bad anxiety ever since starting elavil (amitriptyline) and was wondering what i could do to help?

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Dr. Rupesh Parikh answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Stop: Some people have reverse reactions or other side effects from elabil. Rec stop the drug.

Answered 12/7/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Elavil (amitriptyline): This depends on dose, but please do not discontinue the medication before consulting your prescribing doc.

Answered 12/7/2012

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