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Can taking amitriptyline 200mg daily prevent a person from losing weight?
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Yes: Elavil (amitriptyline) (ami...) can cause wt gain by causing dry mouth, sedation and calming which seem to encourage wt gain. Discuss with your md about alternate choices. You can still loose wt if you adjust your diet but it is more difficult.
Answered 5/8/2016
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