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I am taking elavil (amitriptyline) for bladdet spasms, and now i am having trouble peeing. what could be wrong?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Side effects: Elavil (amitriptyline) has anti-cholinergic side effects which included 'trouble peeing". Not the best medication. See your doctor or a urologist.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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Side effect: Elavil (amitriptyline) commonly causes urinary retention. See you doctor. This medication likely will not help you.

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Answered 6/25/2014

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