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I have just started amitriptyline (10mg) and noticed i have lost my appetite. i was told a common side effect is increase in appetite and weight gain?
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Ellavil: Sometime amitryplline or ellavil can have a paradoxical side effect, loss of appetite and weight watch out for cardiac side effects.
Answered 9/18/2013
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Elavil (amitriptyline) Side effects: While Elavil (amitriptyline) is more often associated with increased appetite it can cause decreased appetite in some people.
Answered 6/25/2014
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